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Cats are the most popular pet in the world, with an estimated 500 million cats living with humans worldwide.
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A group of cats is called a "clowder" or a "glaring," while a group of kittens is called a "kindle" or a "litter."
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Cats are crepuscular, meaning they are most active during dawn and dusk. This is because their natural prey, such as mice and birds, are also most active during these times.
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The average cat can jump up to six times its body length in a single leap. This is due to their powerful leg muscles and highly flexible spine.
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Cats have an excellent sense of balance, thanks to their inner ear structure and specialized receptors in their paws.
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Unlike dogs, cats cannot taste sweetness. This is because they lack the specific taste receptors that humans and dogs have for detecting sweet flavors.
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The world's longest cat was a Maine Coon named Stewie, who measured 123 centimetres from nose to tail. He held the record from 2010 until his death in 2013.
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Cats have a unique grooming behavior called "allogrooming," where they groom each other as a form of social bonding. This behavior is more commonly observed in cats who are related or who live together.
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In ancient Egypt, cats were considered sacred animals and were worshipped as gods. Killing a cat, even by accident, was punishable by death.
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A cat's purr is not just a sign of contentment, but can also have healing properties. The vibrations of a cat's purr have been shown to have therapeutic effects on the human body, including reducing stress and lowering blood pressure.
