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.

Two siamese cats sitting on a mat in front of a door.

Siamese Cats Explained

Caitlin Dempsey

Siamese cats are a popular breed known for their colorpoint fur pattern, vocalization, and playful personalities.

A juvenile fisher cat on a log in a forest.

Animals Named Cat That Aren’t Actually Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

From the fisher cat to the civet cat and the polecat, these creatures have nothing to do with our domesticated feline friends.

Side by side photos of a Thai cat (left) and a Siamese cat (right) against a white background.

Landrace Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

Landrace cats are natural domestic cats that have evolved over a long time to adapt to certain geographic regions.

Closeup shot of a Van cat lying on the ground at daylight. A blurred chicken is behind the cat.

Van Cat Explained

Caitlin Dempsey

The Van cat is a breed of domestic cat that originates from the eastern region of Turkey, particularly around Lake Van.

An orange tabby inspecting a book on a sofa.

Cozy Mystery Books With Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

I'm compiling a growing list of cozy mysteries starring cats that I've read and appreciated.

A close up of the abdomen of a cat-faced spider.

This Spider Looks Like a Cat

Caitlin Dempsey

The cat-faced spider has markings on its abdomen that resemble a mountain lion.

An old anatomy drawing of the skeleton structure of a house cat.

Why are Cats Flexible?

Caitlin Dempsey

Cats can stretch and bend their bodies in amazing ways thanks to their distinctive skeletal structure, which includes a flexible spine and loose joints.

A pen and ink drawing of a mother cat watching over her newborn kittens next to a saucer and a small ball of string.

The Cats of Gottfried Mind

Caitlin Dempsey

Nicknamed the "Cat Raphael", Swiss artist Gottfried Mind was known for his meticulously rendered illustrations and paintings of cats.

A daguerreotype photo of a tabby with white feet drinking water from a white bowl, 1840 - 1860.

What is the Oldest Photograph of a Cat?

Caitlin Dempsey

The oldest known photographs of cats date to around 1840 to 1860.

Black and white photograph shows two kittens wearing dresses with a watering can and rake.

Early 20th Century Photographers Loved to Dress Up Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

Early 20th century cat photographers enjoyed creating whimsical scenes with felines.

A white cat sits in a window with white lace curtains and sea blue trim.

Cats in Iceland

Caitlin Dempsey

The first cats in Iceland arrived with the vikings in the 9th and 10th centuries.