We all know that cats make lovely pets, but they weren’t always the domesticated animals that we have grown to know and love. Cats have wild roots and there are still feral cats around, you can find them living in deserts, forests and roaming the streets scavenging for food.
In fact different species of cats are indigenous to all types of climates and terrains ranging from Greenland to Africa.
Their versatility and resilience makes them very adaptable as a species and is one of the keys to their survival and success as an animal. Evolution has meant that depending on whereabouts in the world a cat lives its body will have adapted to suit that specific climate.
For example cats that live in desert regions have been known to sleep for 18 hours a day to avoid the hot sun.
But did you know that cats can see up to six times better than their owners? Especially at night, when a cat’s eyesight really comes into its own. This amazing eyesight helps the cat to stalk and find its prey.
Think that cats don’t like water? Well even though they aren’t too over keen on getting wet they are still more than capable of swimming should their life depend on it.
Cats have all different types of skills and the fastest animal in the world (the Cheetah) belongs to the cat family, there are cats that can fish, hairless cats and cats that are born without tails (the Manx cat from the Isle of Man).
The cat family is truly an amazing species and when you consider the diversity of cats, ranging from lions to your domestic cats, you can really get a feel for range of characteristics that this animal possesses.
If these facts have whetted your appetite for more feline facts then why not explore the world of cats for yourself? There is all types of information available on the internet and in libraries. It could be a great project for your class or a fun rainy day activity for children.
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Cats have always been part of our social history; they are a completely classless pet. It does not take lots of money to keep one and this means that the benefits of owning a cat have been enjoyed by both rich and poor alike over many hundreds of years.
A cat does not care if you are Rockefeller or have no money at all, as long as it is loved and is fed regularly. Even with all of advancements in technology over recent times, the joys of owning a pet can never be beaten or underestimated.
Cats have been domesticated for so long that they are very often a perfect addition to a home and studies have shown that they can even have therapeutic benefits for the ill and the old as well.
Stroking a cat has proven to lower blood pressure and ease loneliness amongst those that are isolated by society such as the infirm and the very old. Caring for a cat allows a person to feel connect and loved again and gives them a purpose in their day to day life.
Cats won’t criticize or judge you and as long as they are loved and fed they will offer unconditional love for their owners – something that could be of key importance to someone that is suffering from depression or a long term illness.
The love that cats show can bring a calm and relaxed feel to a home which offers great comfort to those in distress. In fact many creatures from the animal kingdom can bring about peace and relaxation, take a tropical fish tank for example, you could easily become lost watching the calm movements of the fish and their wonderful colors!
For those who live alone, an energetic cat that is full of life can offer hours of amusement and entertainment, bringing joy to an old person who may not get to see their family as often as they would like.
Owning cat could enhance your life through many ways and those of us that lead happy, fulfilled lives very often live longer and are healthier – so really man’s affinity with animals is extremely important and we need them as much as they need us!
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