9 unusual abilities of your cat

Each cat is unusual in its own way and has its own unique character. But there are such amazing traits that can be found in absolutely every member of the cat family. 

Let’s remember the 9 most common ones.

1. Very acute sense of smell.

Cats have a vomeronasal organ in their mouths that allows them to literally taste any smell. If you have noticed your cat with a wide open mouth, perhaps at that moment he just “connected” this unique organ, trying to “taste” a certain aroma. With the help of smell, cats are able to recognize their enemies, people or the territory of other cats.

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2. Incredibly sensitive mustache.

The whiskers of a cat are much thicker than ordinary hairs, have deeper roots and serve to convey important tactile information to their owner. The whiskers are so sensitive that they don’t even have to touch an object to feel its movement – the slightest change in air flow is enough for this. This organ is used by cats for hunting and to determine if they can get into tight spaces. 

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3. High speed

Some breeds of cats are capable of reaching speeds of up to 48 km/h over short distances. Strong hind legs take almost the entire weight of the cat when jumping. You must have noticed how funny cats wag their backs before the jump itself: at this moment they plan the next jump to the smallest detail. 

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4. Tail for balance.

In addition to the fact that the movements of the tail help people to more or less understand the mood of the cat, the tail performs the function of balance. For example, when a cat climbs a tree or balances on the back of a sofa. And thanks to the tail, cats can deftly and quickly change the direction of movement if you need to catch up with a dodgy bug or a toy mouse.photo: google.com

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5. Extraordinary hearing.

A tiny mouse, quietly making its way somewhere near the cat, does not even suspect that its every step is broadcast to it in excellent quality in real time. Cats can hear at a distance five times greater than that of a human. 

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6. Farsightedness.

You may have noticed that cats have a hard time focusing their eyes on something right in front of their nose. It is common for felines to touch the water with their paw before drinking to make sure exactly where the water is and that there is no danger in it. All this is because it is more difficult for them to see nearby motionless objects than a moving object somewhere in the distance. 

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7. Features of the cat language.

We all know that not very pleasant sensation on the skin, similar to sandpaper, when a cat licks us. On the cat’s tongue are papillae, the main element of which is keratin, which can be found, for example, in the nails. The papillae on the tongue act as a comb, with which the cat takes care of the coat. 

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8. Cat flexibility.

30 super-flexible vertebrae (not counting the tail) help the cat reach the most inaccessible places. Thin small collarbones and shoulder blades, as well as a narrow chest, allow you to make amazing movements in your dexterity and climb into narrow places. 

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9. Strong paws.

The outer layer of skin on the pads of cats is noticeably thicker than any other skin anywhere on their body. The pads help your cat slow down after a jump by absorbing the force from the impact of a landing. So the next time your cat decides to jump on a chest of drawers or run around the house at the speed of light, before scolding her for bad behavior, think for a second what she is all about. -a unique and talented animal. 

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