Cats: Facts Not Fiction!

Here is a collection of "facts" about our beloved felines. How many do you know?

The Turkish Angora often wades or goes swimming. American Shorthair, Maine Coon, and Bobtails are breeds that enjoy the water too.
Just like dogs, chocolate will make your cat sick.
Most calico cats are female; the coloration gene is on the female (x) chromosome.
Your kitty can't taste anything sweet (it's a genetic thing).
Cats sweat through their paws! They also pant just like dogs.
Cats spend about 70% of their lives catnapping! Regular siestas are entirely natural!
Cats don't have collarbones; this allows a big cat to fit in a small space.
Do you know the proper terms for a group of cats or kittens? A group of cats is called a clowder. A group of kittens is called a kindle. (who knew?)
Your kitty’s nose print is as individual as human fingerprints.
Most cats love catnip; this includes lions and tigers (oh my!).
Who is the world's most wealthy cat? Japan's Hello Kitty has earned over 1 billion dollars in sales and royalties.
Cats have a dominant paw. Is your kitty right-pawed or left-pawed?
Believe it or not, a cat has been a mayor of an American town. The folks of Talkeetna, Alaska chose Stubbs the cat as their mayor in 1997. Ok, his job was an honorary one, but 30 - 40 people a day came by to visit Stubbs!
Australia, Japan, and the U.K. all consider black cats to be lucky charms!
Cats have 230 bones in their bodies - humans have 206.
Purring is useful! A cat's purr is in a frequency range of 25 - 150 Hertz.
This sound range can promote healing and increase bone density!
When your cat isn't snoozing, they spend half of their time grooming.
Humans shake hands when we meet another person; cats greet each other by touching noses.
There are about 73 million cats in North American homes and only 63 million dogs!