Awesome Facts About Cats

How long have cats been domesticated for?

• 10,000 years

• 500 years

• 1,000 years

• 4,000 years

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What is a group of adult cats called?

• Herd

• Flock

• Clowder

• Pack

How many different sounds can cats make?

• 50

• 75

• 125

• 100

What is a female cat referred to as?

• Lady

• Duchess

• Princess

• Queen

How much time do cats spend sleeping on average each day?

• Half the day

• All day

• Two-thirds of the day

• One-third of the day

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What is the special reflective layer in a cat's eyes called?

• Reflective Retina

• Shiny Layer

• Glowing Membrane

• Tapetum Lucidum

What is the name of the cat that became the mayor of a town in Alaska?

• Furball

• Stubbs

• Paws

• Whiskers

What is the purpose of a cat's whiskers?

• To make them look cute

• To detect changes around them

• To help them balance

• To tickle their face

What is the name of the cat that went to space in 1963?

• Felix

• Whiskers

• Luna

• Félicette

What is the purpose of a cat's purring?

• To communicate with other cats

• To show happiness

• To scare away predators

• To warm themselves up