We have been living side by side with cats for thousands of years, but we don’t know everything about these animals.
Sometimes information about your favorite pets can surprise anyone.
5 Interesting Facts About Cats You Should Know
Cats are older than humans
People are used to evaluating the history of the planet's development from the moment our ancestors appeared on it. Many will be curious to know that cats in their usual form appeared much earlier than us.
They are believed to have preceded humans by approximately three million years.
When we became friends
It is known that pets have been our neighbors for a very long period of history. But many will be surprised by the fact that we have been in close relations for about ten thousand years.
People paid for cruelty to cats with plague
Many people read stories about medieval life with horror. A particularly "dark" period for cats and women was the time of searching for witches and their helpers - pets.
Since those suspected of using magical arts were burned along with cats, rats began to feel very comfortable. As a result, humanity paid with the plague for its cruel treatment of domestic animals.
How many breeds of cats are there
Experts note that there are at least two hundred varieties of these animals in the world. The number of breeds increases over time.
It also takes time for new breeds to be recognized.
Health Benefits of Cats
Not everyone knows that cats have the ability to reduce stress levels in life. They also help reduce the risk of developing heart disease.
Animals are also believed to influence our intellectual development.
