Cat Trivia

This category of articles is dedicated to exploring the world of cat trivia, providing readers with fascinating facts and information about our feline friends.

From the history of cats in ancient civilizations to the most popular breeds today, these articles cover a wide range of topics related to cat trivia.

Drawing of a Manx Cat. From "Great Britain for Little Britons. A book for children, etc" by Eleanor Bulley, 1881.

Understanding the Unique Tail Traits of Manx Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

One of the most distinguishing characteristics of a Manx cat is the absence of a tail, which is caused by a genetic mutation.

Bicolor harlequin Scottish highland kitten with white on gray background.

Understanding harlequin cats: A guide to their distinctive coat pattern

Caitlin Dempsey

A harlequin cat has a bicolor, or piebald, coat pattern, characterized by a mostly white body with distinct, well-separated patches of color.

A torbie sits inside a small gray colored cat shelter.

Understanding torbie cats: A closer look at their unique traits and personality

Caitlin Dempsey

Torbie cats are a mix of two different cat fur patterns: tortoiseshell and tabby.

Cat sitting on a bookshelf

The Tradition of Library Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

Cats have been a cherished presence in libraries and bookstores around the world, a tradition that traces back to Ancient Egypt.

Screenshot from a YouTube short where multiple people point fingers at an orange tabby sitting in a black tub.

Why Cats Don’t Like it When You Point at Them

Caitlin Dempsey

Cats often see pointing as a threat, which can make them feel uncomfortable or defensive.

A cat in a green and blue room looks at the arms of a white robot.

Three Cats Spent 12 Days with a Robot

Caitlin Dempsey

Researchers looked at the interactions of three cats who spent 12 days with a robot in an enclosure called "Cat Royale."

A black ink line drawing of an old man standing before a hill teeming with cats.

The Oldest American Children’s Book Still in Print is About Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

"Millions of Cats" is a fable about the folly of vanity and the value of uniqueness.

A closeup of the face of a bicolor gray and white cat.

Bicolor Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

Bicolor cats have fur patterns made up of two colors.

A collage of eight pictures in frames showing cat breeds.

Timeline of Modern Cat Breeds

Caitlin Dempsey

With the advent of modern cat breeding, more and more purebred cats are being developed.

The upper chest and head of a black cat with spots of white fur.

What is Being Afraid of Cats Called?

Caitlin Dempsey

The word for an intense fear of cats is ailurophobia.

A pair of Bengal kittens play on a dark wooden set of drawers.

Cat Breeds with Rosettes

Caitlin Dempsey

Bengal cats are the only domestic cats with rosettes as the standard fur coat pattern.

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