5 Cat Facts You Need To Know

1. Cats have been around a long time. Ancient Egyptians may have first domesticated cats as early as 4,000 years ago.
2. A group of cats is called a clowder, a male cat is called a tom, a female cat is called a molly or queen while young cats are called kittens.
3. Cats have powerful night vision, allowing them to see at light levels six times lower than what a human needs in order to see.
4. Cats are pure carnivores (meat-eaters) and require a lot of meat and a lot of protein in their diet, usually around 30%.
5. Cats have sensitive whiskers that can feel things just like your fingertips can. Their whiskers help them judge the width of spaces they are trying to squeeze into and help them to feel their way around in the dark.