9 Amazing Facts About Cats

01.

They have 26 deciduous, or "baby," teeth when they are kittens. They have 30 permanent teeth when they're adult cats.

02.

95.6% of the genetic makeup of tigers and house cats is shared.

03.

Cats can jump five times higher than they are.

04.

Over brief distances, a housecat can run at a speed of about 30 mph.

05.

While female cats may have a dominant right paw, male cats typically favour their left paw.

06.

The majority of cats have 18 toes, with 5 on the front and 4 on the back.

07.

Creme Puff, who lived for 38 years and 3 days, was the oldest cat ever.

08.

Although cats are nearsighted, they have much better peripheral vision and night vision than people do.

09.

Blackie, the richest cat in the world, was worth £12.5 million ($7 million) in US dollars.