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10 Fun Facts

Cats

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Most cats have five claws on their front paws, and four on their rear paws.

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A cat's nose pad is ridged with a unique pattern, just like the fingerprint of a human.

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Cats can make over 100 vocal sounds, while dogs can only make about ten.

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Cats sleep anywhere from 16 to 20 hours a day, typically.

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A cat can reach up to five times its own height per jump.

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Most cats have an aversion to water because their coats do not insulate them well enough.

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There are 73 million cats and only 63 million dogs in North American homes

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Cats can jump approximately seven times their height

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On average cats live for around 12 to 15 years.

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White cats with blue eyes are prone to deafness.