Feline Facts

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Cats can run fast: A house cat can run up to 48 kilometers per hour.
Isaac Newton invented the cat door: Newton is famous for his work on gravity, but he also invented the cat door to keep his cats from scratching at the door while he was working at Cambridge.
Egyptians were the first to keep cats as pets: The Egyptians considered their cats to be an important part of the family.
Cats can't taste sweetness: Cats are "sweet blind" and can't taste sweetness. Scientists believe they lost the ability to taste sugar through evolution.
Cats dream: Cats experience rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, just like humans.
Cats have unique nose prints: Each cat has a unique nose print, similar to how humans have fingerprints.
Cats are excellent hunters: Cats are natural hunters with sharp senses and quick reflexes. They are particularly good at catching rodents.
Cats can jump high: Cats can jump up to nine times their height.
Cats are nearsighted: Cats are nearsighted but have excellent night vision.
Cats have fewer taste buds than humans or dogs: Cats have fewer taste buds than humans or dogs.
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Coded by Kerry Hatch