Interesting Facts About Cats
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08 Jun, 2024
Level: Intermediate
Total vocabularies: 191
Minutes to read: 2
Topic: Animal
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![A group of cats, or a 'clowder', playing together in a garden.](https://storage.ettip.com/Upload/Images/Story/Official/593_3.png)
One interesting fact is that a group of cats is called a 'clowder'.
Cats have extraordinary night vision , allowing them to see in one-sixth the light level required for human vision .
Ever wonder why cats always land on their feet? This is due to their 'righting reflex ,' a unique ability to turn their bodies in mid-air.
![A cat meowing at a person holding a bowl of food.](https://storage.ettip.com/Upload/Images/Story/Official/593_6.png)
Cats communicate with humans and other animals using a variety of sounds , including purring, meowing, and hissing.
A cat's purr can have a calming effect on humans, and some studies suggest that it may even help lower stress.
![A cat licking its paw and grooming itself.](https://storage.ettip.com/Upload/Images/Story/Official/593_9.png)
Cats are known for their grooming habits and can spend up to half of their waking hours cleaning themselves.
Cats have a strong territorial instinct and often mark their territory by rubbing their face on objects or people.
![A cat with its ears perked up, listening intently.](https://storage.ettip.com/Upload/Images/Story/Official/593_12.png)
A cat's hearing is excellent, and they can hear sounds at frequencies as high as 65 kHz, compared to a human's upper limit of 20 kHz.
Cats sleep for an average of 13 to 16 hours a day, which means they spend about two-thirds of their life sleeping.
![A variety of cat breeds shown together, highlighting their differences.](https://storage.ettip.com/Upload/Images/Story/Official/593_15.png)
![A cat leaping high into the air, chasing a toy.](https://storage.ettip.com/Upload/Images/Story/Official/593_18.png)
In conclusion, cats are not just adorable; they are also full of fascinating traits and behaviors that make them excellent companions .