5 Fun Facts About Cats You May Not Have Known

Surprising & fun facts about cats that made us love them even more.

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Fun facts about cats - Cats have been domesticated for around 4,000 years. While they were once valued for their hunting abilities, they are now valued for their companionship and loving behaviour

💡 Cats have been domesticated for around 4,000 years. While they were once valued for their hunting abilities, they are now valued for their companionship and loving behaviour.

💡 Cats are now the most popular pet in the UK and in the US.

💡 More cats are left-pawed than right.

Fun facts about cats - Cats are good for our health. People who own cats have a lower risk of cardio-vascular disease than non-cat owners. Elderly cat owners suffer less from depression and loneliness than non-cat owners

💡 Cats are good for our health. People who own cats have a lower risk of cardio-vascular disease than non-cat owners. Elderly cat owners suffer less from depression and loneliness than non-cat owners.

💡 Cats can travel at speeds of up to 30km per hour.

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