101 Amazing Facts About Cats

Ancient Egyptians worshipped cats.

The first cat show (in modern times) was held in London in 1871.

Cats generally only meow at humans - they rarely make the noise to other cats!

Scientists think that cats respond better to women because their voices are higher pitched.

Hearing is a real strong-point - your cat can rotate each ear independently and with a range of 180 degrees.

A cat can turn to the direction of a sound it hears ten times faster than the best watchdog.

A cat can recognise its owner’s unique footsteps from up to one hundred metres away.

A human’s brain is more similar to a cat’s than a dog’s in the way in works.

Cats can make ten times more vocal sounds than dogs can.

When your cat licks you it is a sign of affection.