Although it is often said that they walk their own paths, many of us cannot imagine our lives without them. These once quite wild furry quadrupeds are now more and more often in our homes. Originally, they gained the sympathy of people thanks to the protection of food against pests.
When is World Cat Day 2022? Soon the cats will have their feast
In Poland, we have been celebrating World Cat Day since 2006 and it always falls on February 17. This date is not only to remind us about our lives, but also to encourage us to help homeless and free-living cats. Cats celebrate their little feast not only in our country. In Italy, this day has been operating since 1990. Japan celebrates it not much later, on February 22, and, for example, the United States only on October 29.
The history of cats, or how a wild animal became man’s best friend
The Nubian cat is considered to be the ancestor of the domestic cat. It was tamed around 2500 BC, and over 1000 years later it was followed by the feline. Their lives, however, were not always easy. The treatment of cats in many cultures left something to be desired, from caging to mutilation and torture. It didn’t really stop until the 19th century, when humans appreciated cats for their ability to protect food from pests and rodents. Currently, they are one of the most popular pets.
World Cat Day. Interesting facts about cats that may surprise you
On the occasion of the cat’s holiday, we have collected a few interesting facts for you about these:
- cats do not have a collarbone – it allows them to squeeze through almost every opening,
- whiskers help cats check that a given passage is wide enough to fit in it,
- every cat nose is different – no two cat noses are the same. They are as unique as human fingerprints,
- cats easily climb a tree, but it is often difficult to get down from it – this is due to the specific structure of the claws, which are bent only to one side,
- cats can jump up to six times its length,
- cats’ sensitivity to vibrations and vibrations means that they can sense an impending earthquake even 15 minutes faster.
Source: Gazeta
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