(Cat Anatomy)
TRUE OR FALSE? Cats' collar bones are similar to humans' collar bones.
FALSE Cats' collar bones DON'T connect to the rest of their skeletons. Instead, they're buried in their shoulder muscles.
How many hours do cats sleep per day, on average?
12-16 hours
What is the adjective for cat-like?
and dogs? (extra)
feline
canine
which wildcat is the fastest?
the cheetah
can reach a maximum speed of up to 114 km/h (71 mph)
TRUE OR FALSE? Cats have as many as 100 different vocalizations, while dogs have only 10.
TRUE
How many toes do cats have?
18 altogether. 5 on each front paw and 4 on each back paw
Cat's use these to navigate through the world. They help them know if they can fit in a small space.
Whiskers
How were cats treated in ancient Egypt?
like gods/ godesses
What percent of their genome (DNA) do cats share with tigers? 90%, 96% or 100%
About 96%!
What is a female cat called?
A QUEEN or MOLLY
Cats move with their right feet and then their left feet. What is another animal that does this?
CAMELS or GIRAFFES
TRUE OR FALSE? Cats have more bones than humans.
TRUE. Cats have 230 bones, which is 24 more than humans!
How were cats treated in medieval times (and why?)
seen as evil. witches' familiars
How fast can house cats run?
30 miles per hour. This is comparable to white tail deer, warthogs, and grizzly bears--and human track star Usain Bolt.
Which of these is NOT a real word?
CATHEAD / CATWALK / CATCRY
CATCRY
A cathead is a beam projecting outward from the bow of a ship and used as a support to lift the anchor.
How many whiskers do cats have?
24: 12 on each side
During the Spanish Inquisition, Pope Innocent VIII declared cats evil, causing mass culls.
What do you think were the consequences of this?
This led to increased black rat populations which contributed to spreading the Black Death across Europe
What drew cats to human settlements?
rodents in the grain stores
How far away can you hear a tiger growl?
UP TO 2 MILES
What word that starts with "cat-" means TO PUT THINGS IN ORDER?
categorise
What percentage of a cat's bones are in its tail?
10%!
Why do cats scratch furniture?
Cats have tiny scent glands on their feet, and when they scratch furniture they leave just a little bit of their smell on it.
What is the Latin name for the wild cat from which many domestic cats are descended
Felis silvestris lybica
Which wild cat is the largest? LION / JAGUAR / MOUNTAIN LION / TIGER
TIGER
What word that starts with "cat-" means A DISASTER, or AN EVENT CAUSING GREAT AND OFTEN SUDDEN DAMAGE OR SUFFERING?
CATASTROPHE