A cat's purr frequency promotes tissue regeneration, helping cats to heal their wounds.
Cats sleep 12-16 hours a day to conserve energy for hunting, even if it's just their favorite toy mouse..
A cat's whiskers are a sensory tool, helping them gauge openings and detect changes in their environment.
Cats can't taste sweetness due to a lack of the specific gene for sweet taste receptors.
Like human fingerprints, each cat's nose has a unique pattern of ridges and bumps.
Cats communicate using a variety of sounds including purrs, hisses, growls, chirps, and 'chatter.' Bonus fact: adult cats usually only meow to humans, not other cats.
Cats tend to prefer drinking water away from their food dishes. A favorite place is to drink from from your bathroom's water taps.