13 Fascinating Facts About Cats That'll Make You Want To Get One

Cats are simply one of the most adorable creatures who have captured the hearts of many for thousands of years. With their big pointy ears and bright eyes, these mysterious beings make us fall in love with them. When a lovely cat walks our way, our first impulse is to stroke the little fuzzball.

Let's give out some love to these little furry creatures and read out these surprising facts about them.

1. Cats spend around 30 to 50 per cent of their time in a day grooming themselves.

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2. Contrary to popular belief, cats don¡¯t always land on their feet when they fall.

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3. Cats can rotate their ears 180 degrees.

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4. A cat cannot see directly under its nose.

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5. 'Meows' were apparently not part of cat language¡ªthey were developed especially to communicate with humans.

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6. A cat's purr may be a form of self-healing; it can be a sign of nervousness as well as contentment.

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7. Cats can drink seawater.

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8. Kittens start to dream when they¡¯re about a week old.

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9. Your cat recognizes your voice but just acts too cool to care.

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10. Cats make more than 100 different sounds whereas dogs make around 10.

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11. Basically, cats have a lower social IQ than dogs but can solve more difficult cognitive problems when they feel like it.

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12. A cat rubs against people to mark its territory.

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13. Cats lick themselves to get your scent off.

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