{"id":1029,"date":"2022-12-27T03:42:30","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T03:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portaldiadia.com\/?p=1029"},"modified":"2022-12-27T03:42:53","modified_gmt":"2022-12-27T03:42:53","slug":"fun-facts-about-cats-that-everyone-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portaldiadia.com\/en\/fun-facts-about-cats-that-everyone-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun facts about cats that everyone should know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, you, who like us are also fascinated by these cats, or simply want to know more about them, will be able to check out 5 <strong>fun facts about cats<\/strong> that everyone should know!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1030\" src=\"http:\/\/portaldiadia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/curiosidades-sobre-gatos-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"472\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portaldiadia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/curiosidades-sobre-gatos-.jpg 472w, https:\/\/portaldiadia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/curiosidades-sobre-gatos--300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nowadays, cats are mostly domestic animals, but they can also be found in nature and in urban areas living wild.<\/p>\n<p>Its history of domestication is long and it is possible to find prehistoric records that demonstrate that cats were already domesticated more than 7,000 years ago!<\/p>\n<h2>Cats began to be domesticated more than 7,000 years ago<\/h2>\n<p>It is difficult to know for sure when cats became part of human life.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, it is possible to find historical records of the presence of cats as domestic animals in different parts of the world, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In China<\/li>\n<li>In Egypt<\/li>\n<li>In Persia<\/li>\n<li>In Greece<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In fact, in a region located in North Africa, fossils were found in an archaeological site that suggest that the domestication of cats began more than 7,000 BC<\/p>\n<p>This is a desert region, and this discovery led scientists and researchers to develop a theory about the physiology of the species, since even today cats can survive consuming very little water. This fact leaves the urine of this little animal quite concentrated.<\/p>\n<p>And if you&#039;re curious to know more, check out the 5 below <strong>fun facts about cats<\/strong> that we brought here for you to check out:<\/p>\n<h2>5 fun facts about cats that everyone should know<\/h2>\n<p>Check out 5 below <strong>fun facts about cats<\/strong> that everyone should know:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>There is a date on which World Cat Day is celebrated: It is February 17th.<\/li>\n<li>About the taste of cats: Cats do not have a taste for sweet taste. In fact, they have fewer taste receptors than humans and dogs, did you know?<\/li>\n<li>The way cats communicate with humans, their caregivers in general: some people think that all cats are skittish and don&#039;t socialize with their owners, but we know that&#039;s not true, right?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Cats have specific behaviors and emit some of them when they are communicating, such as: different nuances in the meow, the act of purring (which suggests the pet&#039;s contentment, comfort and pleasure) and, generally when they are irritated, they start to beat their tail.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>About cat reproduction: Intercourse is painful for females. When cats go to mate, it is common to hear a lot of screams and noises almost like fighting. This is because their reproduction is, in fact, more violent.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The kitten&#039;s penis has spicules that act like thorns, this is how it fertilizes the female. Another fact is that the male usually bites the female&#039;s neck or back to hold her and this can also hurt.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>There is a term in Greek that defines the love for cats: it is the term Ailurofilia which means Ailuro = Cat and Filia = Passion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Take good care of your kitten! Understand the stages of development<\/h2>\n<p>Knowing the developmental stage of cats is important. They become fully adults at the age of 7 and, from the age of 12, they enter old age.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, never forget to take your kitten to the vet to monitor its health and necessary care!<\/p>\n<p>Now you know 5 <strong>fun facts about cats<\/strong> that everyone should know!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, if you&#039;re fascinated by these creatures, or simply want to learn more about them, or like us, you&#039;ll discover 5 interesting facts about cats that everyone should know! Cats are mostly domestic animals these days, but they can also be found in the wild and in urban areas. 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