Big Cats
Domestic House Cats
Kittens
Wild Cats
Tutu
100
All cats have fully retractable claws except _____.
What are cheetahs? Cheetahs only have partially retractable claws. This is because they act like running spikes to help the cheetahs run!
100
This cat breed has the reputation of being cross eyed.
What are Siamese cats? Due to the abnormal uncrossed wiring of their optic chiasm, the part of the brain where the optic nerves partially cross, with those parts of the right eye which see things on the right side connecting to the left side of the brain and vice versa. In some Siamese cats, this wiring is disrupted because there is not enough nerve crossing. In order to compensate for the lack of this connection in their brains, cats with this defect will cross their eyes.
100
The proper term for a group of kittens.
What is a kindle.
100
This is the most common wild cat in Colorado.
What is the bobcat?
100
Tutu's eyes are this color.
What is green?
200
This big cat has the largest canine teeth in proportion with its body.
What are clouded leopards? Full growm clouded leopards have canines that are about 2 inches long. That's about the same size as a Siberian tiger which it 10x larger in body.
200
This cat breed has no tail?
What is the Manx. The Manx is a breed of cat with a genetic mutation of the spine. Although cats of this breed are sometimes born with a normal tail, they are most often born with either a tiny stub or no tail at all. This spinal defect also produces a noticeable arch from the shoulders to the rump, causing the Manx to hop somewhat when running, giving it an almost rabbit-like stride.
200
Kittens are born with this color of eyes.
What are blue?
200
There are this many wild cat species in the world.
What is 38?
200
This is Tutu's favorite thing to do.
What is go outside?
300
This big cat has the loudest "roar".
What is an African Lion? This is because they have the longest larynx.
300
This cat breed has the longest fur.
What is the Persian cat. The Persian cat has the longest and thickest fur of any domestic cat. Its topcoat may grow up to five inches long, making it extremely difficult for the cat to maintain itself. As a result, Persian cats must be groomed daily by their owners and receive regular baths. In addition, their eyes must be checked regularly for problems which may develop from the hair constantly getting in their eyes.
300
Kittens don't open their eyes until _____ days after birth.
What is 7 to 10 days?
300
This country has the most wildcats.
What is India? India has 15 species of wild cat living within its 1.1 million square miles, accounting for 40% of all species found worldwide.
300
This is what Tutu does most of the day.
What is sleep?
400
Jaguars and this big cat are difficult to tell apart.
What is a Leopard?
400
This is the largest house cat breed.
Maine Coons are the world's largest cat breed, weighing between 15 and 25 pounds!
400
Kittens sleep an average of _______ hours per day.
What is 18 hours?
Kittens conserve their energy by sleeping an average of 18 hours a day! That gives them plenty of fuel for growing strong and quickly into the adult cats we know so well. Even more interesting is the fact that a certain growth hormone is only released during sleep, which is why they must rest to grow.
400
The elusive lynx is easily identified by this physical characteristic.
What at black tufts of fur on their ears!
400
Where is Tutu's favorite hiding place?
In the records.
500
These big cats are known as Black Panthers because they have an excess amount black pigments.
What are Black Jaguars and Black Leopards?
500
The average house cat sleeps this many hours in a day.
What is 12-16 hours per day?
500
Kittens are born without these senses.
What are sight and hearing?
Kittens are born with closed eyes and closed ear canals. Their eyes usually open between the 7th and 14th day post birth.
500
This is the smallest wild cat in the world.
What is the Rusty Spotted Cat. It is 14 to 19 inches in length and weighs only 2.0 to 3.5 lbs.
500
This is the breed of cat Tutu is.
What is tortoise?