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.

A black cat with white on the paws and chin walking across a light blue rope rug.

Mitted Cats Explained

Caitlin Dempsey

Cats who are mitted have a different fur color on their paws than their legs.

A cat with a black and white tuxedo fur pattern staring at the camera.

Tuxedo Cats Explained

Caitlin Dempsey

Tuxedo cats have a bicolor fur pattern similar to the formal wear.

Black cats and pumpkin Halloween decorations

Why Are Black Cats a Symbol of Halloween?

Caitlin Dempsey

Black cats, witches, ghosts, and pumpkins are all commons symbols of Halloween.

A calico cat look at the camera.

Unicorn of Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

Male tortoiseshell and calico cats are incredibly rare.

An orange tabby cat sitting in a sitting window. A gray curtain is to the left of the cat and there are stickers on the window to the right of the cat. The weather outside is sunny and the sky is blue.

How Well Do Cats Hear?

Julianna Rokusek

Cats have a highly developed sense of hearing.

Bookplate shows a cat looking at an open book.

Public Domain Cat Drawings

Caitlin Dempsey

These drawings of cats are all in the public domain.

A calico kitten stares at the camera.

How to Tell the Difference Between a Calico and Tortoiseshell Cat

Caitlin Dempsey

Tortoiseshell and calico cats can look very similar.

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.