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This next installment in our trivia game section is the one that has been the most anticipated among us. It was long overdue, yet right on time. The most awaited, yet not a second too late. Can you guess the topic? Here’s a hint - these cool questions will be all about the internet’s overlords, the purring, claw-wielding masters of humanity - cats! Yup, this is a list dedicated to cat trivia, and we just cannot wait to play it!

So, these cat trivia questions will entertain you with their thoroughness - breeds, coats, feet beans, tails, whiskers, and plenty more get talked about in this compendium. There surely are dozens of serious cat trivia questions in here, but you’ll also find some funny ones about cats that might not be exactly real or ones that will disclose some fun facts about these furry purr machines. And it doesn’t matter if you’re a devoted feline fan or just someone who finds them adorable; this trivia about cats will cater to every level of cat love.

Right-o, now that the introductions have been made, it might be just the time to check out the cat trivia questions and answers themselves. They are but a smidgen further down below, and once you are there, you might like to rank the questions since now they’re in no particular order. After that, share this classy cat trivia with anyone you’d like! 

#1

Grey cat with green eyes Where does a cat get its personality from?

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Neilas Šurkus
BoredPanda Staff
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: the majority of a cat’s personality comes from the DNA of its parents (about 75%) and is also learned behavior and experiences in their early life (about 25%).

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    #2

    If your cat’s tail forms the shape of a question mark, what does it mean?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: that your feline friend is in a playful mood.

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    #3

    cat winking What does it mean when your cat gives you a slow wink?

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    #4

    Which country has the largest population of cats?

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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: twenty-five percent of the total cat population is in the United States.

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    #5

    white cat with blue eyes What is unusual about white cats with blue eyes?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: a cat with white hair and blue eyes may be deaf.

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    #6

    What other place do cats have whiskers, other than their heads?

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    #7

    two cats taking a nap Why do cats sleep on their owner's clothes or pillows?

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    #8

    What other animal meows and purrs just like a regular housecat?

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    #9

    black cat with green eyes Why does a cat’s eyes shine in the dark?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: a cat’s eyes reflect light, making them shine in the dark.

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    #10

    What are cats unable to taste?

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    #11

    person brushing grey cat What's the effect of your cat's grooming process?

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    #12

    Does a cat find direct eye contact threatening?

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    Astrid Manthej
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eye contact as such is fine, staring isn't. And that is not the same. Cats know that we look into the eyes without meaning to threaten anyone.

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    #13

    Does cat urine glow under black light?

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    Headless Roach
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some cat must have peed all over that motel room

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    #14

    red cat with blue eyes A cat is pregnant for how long?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: a cat is pregnant for between 60 and 70 days.

    #15

    Are cats able to swim?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: cats hate water and attempt to avoid it, although some of them are able to swim if necessary.

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    #16

    woman hugging a cat How many human years are in one cat year of life?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: first year of a cat's life equals 15 human years. Second year is considered the equivalent of 9 human years. After this, each human year is around four cat years.

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    #17

    How long do cats sleep during the day on average?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: cats can be extremely active while they are awake, so it is not surprising that a cat spends an average of 17 hours a day sleeping.

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    #18

    cat on the gate How high can cats jump?

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    #21

    Why do cats meow?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: it's a behavior cats developed exclusively to communicate with people.

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    #22

    cat yawing Do kittens have baby teeth?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: yes, like humans, kittens have baby teeth, which are replaced with their adult teeth from around six months of age.

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    #23

    Why does a cat eat grass?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: when a cat cleans itself, they ingest their own fur, and eating grass helps them regurgitate ingested fur and keeps them healthy.

    #24

    cat licking another cat Why do cats lick each other?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: mutual licking instinctively comes from a mother’s licking her kittens, and adult cats grooming each other shows affection, confidence, and trust.

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    #25

    Why is a cat so fast and balanced?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: a cat’s tail creates an extended structure for balance, plus a cat has many vertebrae in its backbone.

    #26

    grey cat with green eyes What is unusual about each cat’s nose?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: each cat’s nose is unique, just like a human’s fingerprints.

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    #27

    How much can a cat's ear rotate?

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    #28

    black cat lying next to a keyboard What is adult cat's ability to learn?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: about the same as a two or three-year-old child.

    #29

    Do all cats respond to catnip?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: no, it has been noted that about 50-70 percent of cats show the positive response to catnip.

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    #30

    black cat with green eyes Why does your cat stare at you with her mouth open?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: they are tasting a scent on the air, as they has special scent organ (Vomeronasal Organ) inside their mouth.

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    #31

    How do cats walk so silently?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: cats are digitigrade; that is, they walk on their toes and the ball of the foot. The digitigrade posture enables the quick, quiet movement that defines stealthy predators. Finally, the supple, flexible spine compresses and extends, allowing long strides for running and leaping.

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    #32

    cat walking on the pierce To what other animals is cat's walking sequence similar to?

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    #33

    Would cats rather starve themselves than eat the food they don't like?

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    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: yes, cats will starve themselves if they dislike the food.

    #34

    white and orange cat How is a usually older cat called?

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    #35

    What is the oldest breed of cat?

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    #36

    bengal cat running How fast can cats run?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: 48 kph (30 mph), but only over short distances.

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    #37

    What are the superstitions surrounding black cats?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: a black cat is associated with good luck in the UK and parts oof Asia, and with bad luck in the USA.

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    #39

    How does the cat's whisker behaviour change depending on the activity and emotions?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: If a cat is scared, it put its whiskers back, but its whiskers are forward when it hunts.

    #40

    tiger lying in the zoo What percentage of DNA is shared between cats and tigers?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: they share 95.6% of their DNA.

    #41

    What is the largest breed of cats?

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    #42

    cat looking at the person What is the smallest breed of cats?

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    #43

    Do cats help with human health?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: yes, cats can help lower stress and anxiety, improve your cardiovascular health, prevent allergies and reduce feelings of loneliness.

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    #44

    cat and kitten taking a nap How long does a mother cat care for her kittens?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: a cat mother usually cares for her kittens until her milk begins to dry up when they are 9 to 10 weeks old.

    #45

    How many litters of kittens can a cat have in a year?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: a mature female cat can have up to three litters, producing about 18 kittens in a year.

    #46

    cat hiding in the grass Which lives longer, domesticated cats or feral cats?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: a domesticated cat lives twice as long as the feral cat, primarily because a domesticated cat lives a safer life.

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    #47

    What is the first known domestication of cats?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: domestication of cats began in Egypt, when wild cats were allowed to live in grain barns to control bugs, rats, and mice.

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    #48

    cat climbing the tree Why does a cat climb down trees backward?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: climbing down a tree backward is the safest way for a cat because its claws curl forward.

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    #49

    Why does a cat’s tongue have a rough texture?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: a cat’s tongue is rough to aid in grooming and help them eat meat and lap milk.

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    #50

    cat drinking a water Can cats drink sea water?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: Yes, though even if your cat can handle little quantities of salt water, make sure they get sufficient of freshwater to avoid excessive salt ingestion.

    #51

    Which cat in a fight is the one hissing, the one winning or the one losing?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: The losing one. Hissing is a defensive gesture. It is almost always exhibited by a cat that feels victimized, antagonized, or threatened in some way. Hissing is often a way to avoid a physical confrontation.

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    #53

    How is the loose flap of skin some cats have on their belly called and what is its function?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: it's called a primordial pouch, which serves two functions. To protect the vital organs during a right/attack as well as enabling your cat to extend and stretch during running.

    #54

    red and white cat What are the two folds of skin at the bottom outside of cat's ears called?

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    #55

    How many kittens are in a litter?

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    #56

    orange and white cat with green eyes How does a cat’s vision compare to a human’s?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: cat’s vision cover around 200 degrees and a human’s roughly 180 degrees, primarily because its eyes are placed more widely on its face.

    #57

    Why does a cat have whiskers?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: whiskers help cats find their way in the dark, sense movement and temperature changes, and detect prey.

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    #58

    orange cat in the flowers Why does a cat like catnip?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: catnip, also called catmint, produces a smell through the oil in its leaves which sends cats into a relaxed state of euphoria.

    #59

    Cats spend how much time grooming each day?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: cats spend 1/3 of the day grooming themselves.

    #60

    cat taking a nap What is the record of most toes on a cat?

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    #61

    What are the backwards facing hooks on a cat's tongue called and what's their purpose?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: known as filiform papillae, they assist with grooming and help to remove flesh from the bones of prey.

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    #62

    cat's tail How many bones are there in a cat's tail?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: a cat’s tail can have between 18 to 23 bones.

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    #63

    At which age do cats become fertile?

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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: female cats become fertile between 5 and 7 months of age; male cats become fertile at about 6 months of age.

    #64

    cat sitting on the ground What is a feral cat?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: a feral cat is one that is born and lives in the wild.

    #65

    What is the average life span of a cat?

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    Neilas Šurkus
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: the average lifespan of a domesticated cat averages from 12 to 15 years. A feral cat lives about half as long.

    #66

    orange and white cat next to a black and white cat What do the terms “tom” and “queen” mean when used to refer to a cat?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: a tom cat is an un-neutered (uncastrated) male cat and a queen cat is an un-spayed female cat.

    #67

    When a cat scent marks, which part of its body does it use?

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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: a cat uses all parts of their body to scent mark, rubbing their paws, head, scent glands, and even scratching to mark their territory.

    #69

    Should you have different litter boxes for each of your cats?

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    Neilas Šurkus
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: Yes. Follow this simple rule: one box per cat, plus one extra.

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    #70

    person feeding little kitten Are kittens born with the ability to process lactose?

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    Neilas Šurkus
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: yes, though, cats lose the ability to break down lactose as they grow older because their bodies produce less and less of the lactase enzyme over time.

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    #71

    How large are the cat's eyes, relative to the size of their heads?

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    Neilas Šurkus
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: cat's eyes are very large in its head in comparison to a human's. If our eyes were proportionately as large, we would have eyes the size of tennis balls.

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    #72

    cat walking on the snow What is the normal body temperature for a cat?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: 102 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degress Celsius).

    #73

    How fast do cats breathe?

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    Neilas Šurkus
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: cats breathe at a rate of 20 – 30 breaths per minute.

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    #74

    cat wearing yellow scarf Can cats move each ear independently?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: yes, each ear contains 32 muscles, allowing them to move the ears independently from each other, to help them work out which direction a sound is coming from.

    #75

    Why do cats mark objects with their scent?

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    Neilas Šurkus
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: cats scent mark people and various objects to show ownership.

    #76

    Cats have how many toes?

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    #77

    white cat with green eyes Do kittens born into the same litter always have the same father?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: since a female cat releases multiple eggs while she is in heat, kittens in the same litter can have more than one father.

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    #78

    What is a cat's pulse?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: a cat’s pulse is between 130 – 240 beats per minute.

    #79

    cat looking in the window How long and heavy is an adult cat's brain?

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    Neilas Šurkus
    BoredPanda Staff
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answer: about five centimetres (2.0 in) long and weighs 25–30 g (0.88–1.06 oz).