How many whiskers does a cat have and 5 more interesting facts about our smaller brothers
Did you know that a cat's ear can rotate 180 degrees?
Yes, yes, it's all thanks to the fact that cats have 42 muscles in their ears that are responsible for the movement of the auricle. They are the ones that provide such capabilities.
But Murkas and Barsiks usually have 24 whiskers – 12 on each side.
Another interesting feature is that cats' jaws cannot move from side to side, otherwise they would not be able to cope with chewing large pieces of food.
Let's also add about the sounds that can come from a cat's mouth - pets meow only when they "talk" to a person.
When communicating with their fellow tribesmen and other animals, cats hiss, purr or snort.
It is also interesting that almost all felines hide their claws during sleep. The only exception is the cheetah - its sharp claws are always visible.
But with our pets' vision, things are not so clear-cut - it is both better and worse than human vision. The reason is that cats can see in the dark, and their viewing angle is better. But animals distinguish colors much worse than their owners.
