Cat Trivia Questions And Answers

Are you a cat lover that knows everything there is to know about cats? Below you will find an assortment of trivia questions that I have put together about cats. Additionally you will find some facts at the end of each question that may be of interest. So let’s see how you do!

If you counted the number of bones in a cat’s body, how many bones would there be?

230

A cat has thirty vertebrae in its body. A cat’s tail is made up of 10% of their total number of bones. They use their tails for balance.

Which culture believed that cats pulled a chariot?

Norse

The goddess Freyja rides in a chariot which was pulled by cats. Freyja was the goddess of beauty, love and fertility.

A cat has how many lives according to the old wives tale?

In superstition a cat has nine lives.

This is the most common superstition although some cultures claim that cats only have seven. This superstition comes from a cat’s ability to get out of life threatening situations.

How many teeth are in a cat’s mouth?

There are 30 teeth in a cat’s mouth.

Among a cat’s teeth are four molars and four canines.Up and down is the only way that a cat can move its jaws. Unlike cats both humans and dogs can move their jaws laterally.

If you counted a cat’s whiskers, how many would there be?

A cat has twenty-four whiskers.

Cats have four rows of whiskers. To help judge distance a cat will use its whiskers.

If you suffer from a fear of cats what condition do you have?

ailurophobia

Some people who suffer from this phobia believe that cats are supernatural and are evil. Many people believe that cats bring bad luck.

How fast can a cat run?

A cat can run 31 mph.

A cat can only maintain this speed for very short distances. A cat has five toes on its front paws and four on the back. They actually walk on their toes.

What was the punishment for killing a cat in ancient Egypt?

Killing a cat was punishable by death.

The god Bast, was often portrayed as a cat. According to their beliefs, Bast was the guardian of the home and the fields.

The very first cat show was held in what year?

1871

The first country to have a show was England. The show was held in the Crystal Palace. In 1884, North America held its first cat show.

What is the normal amount of time for a cat to be pregnant?

9 weeks

Cats usually give birth after a 66 day pregnancy. Cats usually have between two and five kittens. Kittens are blind at birth, their eyes usually open when they are about seven days old.

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