Stroking a cat can help to relieve stress, and the feel of a purring cat on your lap conveys a strong sense of security and comfort. The ancient Egyptians were the first civilisation to realise the cat's potential as a vermin hunter and tamed cats to protect the corn supplies on which their lives depended. Sir Isaac Newton is not only credited with the laws of gravity but is also credited with inventing the cat flap. A cat's hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs. The cat's tail is used to maintain balance.
Cats see six times better in the dark and at night than humans.
Cats eat grass to aid their digestion and to help them get rid of any fur in their stomachs. A healthy cat has a temperature between 38 and 39 degrees Celcius. Cats have the largest eyes of any mammal. The female cat reaches sexual maturity at around 6 to 10 months and the male cat between 9 and 12 months. A female cat will be pregnant for approximately 9 weeks or between 62 and 65 days from conception to delivery.