You are viewing a single comment's thread from:RE: The Wonder of Cats: Wild Felid Advocacy Center of WashingtonView the full contextView the direct parenttotsandtravel (38)in #cats • 7 years ago That ensures their survival and reproduction
The cat's footpads absorb the shocks of the landing when the cat jumps.
Their footpads help make them stealthy, especially when walking through the house. I sometimes refer to my cat as "stealth cat"
When a cat drinks, its tongue - which has tiny barbs on it - scoops the liquid up backwards.
Now that is super cool
Cats are subject to gum disease and to dental caries. They should have their teeth cleaned by the vet or the cat dentist once a year.
Cats also sleep more than any animal I know.
Cats control the outer ear using 32 muscles; humans use 6
cats seem to be more nocturnal also