STRANGE FACTS ABOUT CATS

 We all know that each cat is a unique creature, but as a species, they have many things in common; for example:

1. Cats can't taste sweetness.

2. Cats can't climb down trees head-first; they have to back down.

3. Cats, camels, and giraffes are the only animals that, when they walk, move both of their right feet first, then both of their left feet.

4. Cats are neither nocturnal nor diurnal; they are crepuscular. (Look it up.)

5. Believe it or not, cats are lactose intolerant.

6. Don't make direct eye contact with a cat you don't know. They find this threatening.

7. If your neighbors complain about outside objects going missing, you might want to check where your cat stashes his/her toys. Cats are sometimes thieves that grab things that remind them of prey.

8. A group of kittens is called a "kindle", a group of adults cats is called a "clowder" or a "glaring".

9. Your fingerprints are unique; a cat's nose print is equally unique.

10. Love cat videos? The first one was recorded in 1894!

So, there you go. Now when the subject of cats comes up, you can sound like the smartest cat-lover on the planet. There are lots and lots of other cool, weird facts about cats; Google is a great resource. If you're looking for answers to your cat's behaviors or health, though, you should definitely talk with your vet.