Cats were brought to America by colonists to protect their granaries from mice. They were also used as pets. As settlers moved inland, cats accompanied them. There are around 299 bones and over 517 separate muscles in a cat. A cat can see better in the pitch dark than a man can see in broad daylight.
Cats communicate through their tails.
An upright tail means alertness, and a low swinging tail means playfulness or nervousness. The physical structure of a cat is made for killing prey. A cat is the perfect hunter. Even the pampered Persian types are excellent hunters. As long as there is enough prey and water, a cat can survive in any weather or habitat.