Cats Being Cats

Domesticated or Wild, Cats Have A Lot in Common

Have you ever looked at your fuzzy lil’ kitten and thought “if she was slightly larger, I bet she’d be Queen of the Jungle?” You have!? Well, so have I. Let’s be friends.

But first, lets find out how domesticated and wild cats are similar.

10. Purring

Lions and Tigers won’t cuddle up and purr like Miss Purrfect, you’re adorable Maine Coon with a penchant for climbing the Christmas tree, but a puma would. That’s right, Puma’s are known for more than just their speed.

9. Scent Marking

When your cat rubs up against you and wiggles his or her tail, they aren’t always looking for attention. It’s a sign of scent marking. You may pay the rent, but it’s Mittens’, the 10-year-old Siamese, territory now.

8. Sharpening Their Claws

It’s just another instance of marking their territory. While the large cats of the wilderness aren’t directly responsible for your need to replace yet another recliner, know they’ve influenced it a bit.

7. Go To Bed, Miss Purrfect

Wild cats like to hunt at night – it gives them an advantage. Domesticated cats? They like to run in circles upstairs and keep you awake.

6.  Hunting

Domesticated cats bring you tiny bird. Jaguars, on the other hand, well, don’t ever stray from a guided safari tour.

5. Number of Toes

All cats, domesticated and wild, have four toes on their hind feet and five toes on their front feet.

4. Put Your Claws Away

Cheetah’s are the only type of cat that doesn’t have retractable claws.

3. Meats, Meats, Meats

All cats are carnivores. So while you’re cutting meat out of your diet, don’t do the same for loveable Miss Purrfect.

2. Chromosomes

Within the cell of each cat, sans the Geoffreys Cat and the Ocelot, there are 38 chromosomes.

1.Speed Demon

Miss Purfect has a majestic stride as she chases after an unsuspecting spider, and her speed and agility are influenced by her elders of the wild.