21 Shocking Facts About Cats...OMG Cats Can't Drink Milk? I'm Stunned.

by N/A, 10 years ago | 2 min read

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Take some time to learn about our feline friends.

1. Cats are by far the most popular pet in the United States.

There are 88 million cats, compared to 74 million dogs

2. Some cats have survived falls of 32 stories on to concrete!

5. Most cats can't drink milk because they are lactose intolerant.

8. Abraham Lincoln had four cats in the White House.

9. His wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, is reported to have said her husband's main hobby was "cats."

But I thought she was the crazy one?

10. Cats have very strong hearing. They can hear as high as 64 kHz, compared to humans, who can only hear as high as 20 kHz.

13. Cats were considered divine in ancient Egypt.

16. The Egyptian Mau is the oldest breed of cat, as well as the fastest.

18. The largest litter of cats ever was 19.

That momma deserves an award!!!

21. Cats have superb night vision. They only need seven times less light than humans to see in the dark.