What interesting facts about cats few people know: experts reveal 5 curious secrets

28.04.2024 16:00

For most people, a cat is the first animal we meet, so we think they have no secrets from us.

This is a misconception.

Pets hide many mysteries that will surprise even animal lovers.

What facts are worth knowing?

The cat always hears you and recognizes your voice

Many people face the situation: you call your cat, it does not respond, and you believe that your pet simply does not hear you. This is a misconception, experts say.

The cat not only hears your voice, but also understands that you are trying to call it. But the pet can simply ignore you.

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Strange love for boxes

Many people wonder why cats like boxes so much. However, the miniature predators find this item ideal.

In the box, the cat is as if in ambush or shelter. The box also helps maintain the optimal temperature.

Cats were not domesticated

If humans "domesticated" dogs, pigs, cows and other animals by force, then cats simply came to the conclusion that such a neighborhood is beneficial to them.

Since the peasants worked with grain, a large number of rodents could always be found near them.

Interesting reaction to catnip

Everyone knows that our pets react to this plant. However, the method of contact largely determines the specificity of the reaction.

Contact with the cat's nose may cause activity and overexcitement. However, if the pet starts eating mint, it will calm down.

Sleep is an important part of life

Everyone knows how much cats love to sleep. This is probably their favorite form of leisure. This process sometimes takes up to 70 percent of the total time.

Previously, we talked about which cat breeds are suitable for keeping in an apartment .

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Content
  1. What facts are worth knowing?
  2. The cat always hears you and recognizes your voice
  3. Strange love for boxes
  4. Cats were not domesticated
  5. Interesting reaction to catnip
  6. Sleep is an important part of life