99 Interesting Facts About . . . Cats

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1. Every year, nearly four million cats are eaten in Asia.
2. On average, cats spend 2/3 of every day sleeping. That means a nine-year-old cat has been awake for only three years of its life.
3. Unlike dogs, cats do not have a sweet tooth. Scientists believe this is due to a mutation in a key taste receptor.
4. When a cat chases its prey, it keeps its head level. Dogs and humans bob their heads up and down. ^{Facts Cats}