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.

The head of a black cat with green eyes looking straight at the camera.

What Kind of Ears Do Cats Have?

Julianna Rokusek

Depending on the breed, cats can have upright, very large, curled, or folded ears.

An orange tabby relaxing on a wooden bench. Colorful paper lanterns attached to the ceiling are in the background. A wooden table is behind the cat.

Tabby Cat Coat Colors

Caitlin Dempsey

Tabbies are the most common cat fur patterns and can come in a range of color combinations.

A gray tabby cat sitting with her paws tucked underneath her.

Facts About the Domestic Shorthair Cat

Caitlin Dempsey

The domestic shorthair is the most common type of cat.

An orange tabby kitten stands looking at a kid's book that a girl with a pink shirt and blue jeans is reading.

Cat Reading Programs

Caitlin Dempsey

Animal shelter cat reading programs are a fun way to encourage cat adoptions and educate children about animals.

A black cat with white socks and chest with yellow arrows pointing to different parts of the body.

External Anatomy of a Cat

Caitlin Dempsey

Curious about a cat's anatomy? Explore the names and functions of different parts of a cat's exterior body.

A 1902 political cartoon showing an upset husband holding two kids while his wife leaves the kitchen to go vote.

Cats and Women’s Right to Vote

Julianna Rokusek

During the period of women’s suffrage in the 1900s, cats frequently used as a symbolic of the women's right to vote movement in the U.S. and the U.K.

Colorpoint cats have darker fur around their face, ears, tail, and legs. Photo: Caitlin Dempsey.

Why are Some Cats’ Fur Color Affected by Skin Temperature?

Julianna Rokusek

A temperature-sensitive enzyme is responsible for the color of some unique cat breeds, such as Siamese and Burmese.

The head a shoulders of a longhaired white cat with yellow eyes staring at the camera.

Persian Cats Explained

Caitlin Dempsey

Persian cats are one of the most popular cats in the United States.

White cat sleeping on a chair.

Cat Fur Patterns and Length

Caitlin Dempsey

A cat's fur coat can be any mix of colors, patterns, and lengths.

A gray tabby cat sitting with her paws tucked underneath her.

Cat Vision | How Well Do Cats See?

Caitlin Dempsey

What are the adaptions that help cats to see better in low-lighting?

The head a shoulders of a longhaired white cat with yellow eyes staring at the camera.

Cat Extremes

Caitlin Dempsey

Learn about the tallest, smallest, and longest living domestic cats.