A cat’s hairball is technically called a “bezoar.”
Cats spend two thirds a day sleeping. A 9 year-old cat has been awake for only 3 years of its life.
Cats have approximately 40 recognized breeds. 
A group of felines are called a clowder.
Cats and humans have identical regions in their brains that are responsible for emotions. 
A cat keeps its head level when it chases a prey. Humans and ogs bob their heads up and down.
Cats do not have a sweet tooth. Scientists believe this is due to a mutation in a key taste receptor.
Currently in the world, there are more than 500 million domestic cats.
Like the fingerprint of a human, a cat’s nose pad is ridged with a unique pattern.
Cats can make about 100 different sounds. Dogs, in contrast, only make about 10.