Feline facts even the most fervent of fanciers may not know

We put together all of the cat lovers on staff to come up with little-known facts about cats that even the most fervent of feline fanciers may not know.

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Cats are king in America, beating dogs as the most popular pet in the country with 88 million cats living in American households compared to 74 million dogs.

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Wild heritage

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Ear muscles

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There are dozens of cat breeds that are recognized by various cat registries – nearly 50 according to some sources.

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Feline facts even the most fervent of fanciers may not know

We put together all of the cat lovers on staff to come up with little-known facts about cats that even the most fervent of feline fanciers may not know.

Cats are king in America, beating dogs as the most popular pet in the country with 88 million cats living in American households compared to 74 million dogs.

Most popular pet

Wild heritage

A 2007 study found that domestic cats came from Near Eastern wildcats.

Ear muscles

Cats have “directional hearing” thanks to their 32 ear muscles. By comparison, humans have only six ear muscles.

There are dozens of cat breeds that are recognized by various cat registries – nearly 50 according to some sources.

Breeds

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