Cats are kept as domestic pets and the species has been living
with us for thousands of years. There are many breeds of cat,
including ones without hair and tails. They are capable of
hunting many different types of species and are highly
intelligent. Because they are so intelligent, it is possible to
train them to do the most unlikely of tasks, such as opening
doors ( although obviously not with a key of course ).
How Do Cats Communicate?
They purr, miaow and hiss.
They also use body language and use a combination of these
things when communicating with 'fellow felines'. They are still
capable of living in the wild.
Defining Terms
A
male cat is known as a tom. A female, believe it or not, is
called a queen. The cute young variety are known as kittens. If
the cat in question has registered ancestry, then it is referred
to as a pedigree cat. Purebred cats constitute only one tenth of
the total cat population.
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How Long Do They Live?
If kept at home as domesticated pets, cats live a very long
time. The average is fourteen to twenty years. The oldest cat in
recorded history lived to the grand age of thirty six. Generally
speaking, cats that don't venture outside tend to live longer
because they don't get into fights or risk injury from
accidents.
How Much Sleep Do They Need?
Cats
sleep… a lot ! The older they get, the more sleep they need, but
the average is between thirteen and fourteen hours a day. Some
cats though, will sleep the majority of the day ( upto twenty
hours ). If only the average working person could enjoy such
sleeping luxury.
Reading A Cats Body Language
If a
cat is angry it will twitch the end of its tail. A tail held
high in the air means your cat is happy, whereas a tail pointing
down will usually indicate it is not happy. If you encounter a
surprised cat, or one that is in fear, the hair on its back may
become raised, along with its tail.
When a cat is being
friendly with another, it will tend to touch the others nose. If
a cat is happy and sitting on your lap, it may paw you. They
will often use this in combination with purring as a display of
affection towards their owner.
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