Did you know that cats greet each other by touching noses? Or that they can rotate them. ears 180º? And these aren't the only surprising facts about cats you may have missed! #1: Cats have been domesticated for about 4,000 years! Before that, they were one of the greatest hunters feared by numerous species. #2: A cat needs to interact with humans from about 2 weeks old so it can be sociable toward people. Even after that, you still have time until a cat turns about 16 weeks old. After that, it's almost impossible to domesticate it. #3: A group of kittens is often called a kindle; a group of adult cats is called a clowder. A female cat is referred to as a queen, and a male cat is known as a tom. #4: Your cat's purrs and meows are only a tiny part of their vocal abilities. In fact, cats can make up to 100 different sounds! #5: By the way, cats only meow at humans. With other animals, they hiss, spit, and purr — but never meow. They also tend to greet each ...
