1. Every year, nearly four million cats
are eaten in Asia.
2. Cats
make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10.
3. The
first cat in space was a French cat named Felicette (a.k.a. “Astrocat”) In
1963, France blasted the cat into outer space. Electrodes implanted in her
brains sent neurological signals back to Earth. She survived the trip.
4. When
a family cat died in ancient Egypt, family members would mourn by shaving off
their eyebrows. They also held elaborate funerals during which they drank wine
and beat their breasts. The cat was embalmed with a sculpted wooden mask and
the tiny mummy was placed in the family tomb or in a pet cemetery with tiny
mummies of mice.
5. Mohammed
loved cats and reportedly his favorite cat, Muezza, was a tabby. Legend says
that tabby cats have an “M” for Mohammed on top of their heads because Mohammad
would often rest his hand on the cat’s head.
6. Cats
hate the water because their fur does not insulate well when it’s wet. The
Turkish Van, however, is one cat that likes swimming. Bred in central Asia, its
coat has a unique texture that makes it water resistant.
7. You might think it’s disgusting when your cat brings you dead
prey (like a bird or mouse), but you should thank her anyway. She thinks that
she’s bringing you a present.
8. The
richest cat is Blackie who was left £15 million by his owner, Ben Rea.
9. The
cat who holds the record for the longest non-fatal fall is Andy. He fell from
the 16thfloor of an apartment building (about 200 ft/.06 km) and
survived.
10. Foods
that should not be given to cats include onions, garlic, green tomatoes, raw
potatoes, chocolate, grapes, and raisins. Though milk is not toxic, it can
cause an upset stomach and gas. Tylenol and aspirin are extremely toxic to
cats, as are many common houseplants. Feeding cats dog food or canned tuna
that's for human consumption can cause malnutrition.
By: Anita Raj, Kuganaeshwari, Nageswarie, Rajeswary
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