No other animal is surrounded by as many legends, fairy tales and ordinary myths as the cat.
But if cats were more accommodating, they themselves would tell about themselves what their owners do not notice. And while these facts stubbornly continue to be ignored, they are revealed by observant people, in a word - experts.
Here are 10 of the most interesting facts about cats.
1. Tail pipe
This ability is observed only in domestic cats. In their natural habitat, cats do not have the habit of "lifting" their tails, they slightly raise them so as not to attract unnecessary attention. This is an instinct.
2. Intelligence
It is believed that cats are smarter than dogs, and don't even try to prove the opposite to cat lovers. Cats perform simple commands with the same success, can be trained and play. They are simply more independent from people than dogs, and they simply cannot bring slippers in their teeth.
3. Vitamins
Of all the vitamins that are so important for humans, cats do not need vitamin C. Their bodies produce it in full. Perhaps this explains the pet's amazing "vitality".
4. Sweets
Cats don't need sweets because they don't feel the taste. Yes, they love condensed milk and eat ice cream, but only because these products are of cream or milk origin.
5. Gait
If you watch, you will understand that cats start moving with their left paw. Only the camel and the giraffe have this feature. And in the human world, it is mainly the military who start moving with their left leg when moving in formation.
6. Sweat
Cats sweat too, but their sweat glands are located on their paws, lips and cheeks.
7. Sleep
It seems that cats do not sleep at all, their sleep is so light. This is how their brain is designed, which is responsible for the safety of the animal during rest. It makes the body analyze all sounds and smells, even when the animal is sleeping. Therefore, the pet is "always ready!"
8. Sleep time
This may be why cats need more time to rest. It is estimated that they spend 2/3 of their lives sleeping.
9. Rumbling
They also say that the purring of cats has healing powers. But so far it has been proven that with a headache or other pain, the sound has a lulling property, as a result of which a person falls asleep faster and the pain goes away. They also say that this sound has a beneficial effect on the division of bone tissue cells, which is important in the healing of fractures.
And the last thing
It is not clear why, but there is not a word about cats in the Bible. This is either a coincidence, or a consequence of the fact that in Ancient Egypt there was a cult of cats.
