1. Cats have a special organ for sexual behavior.
The vomeronasal organ (an extension of the olfactory system) helps cats detect even subtle chemical clues about their environment, including the proximity and "status" of other cats. This organ plays a significant role in the sexual behavior of cats - with the help of it, they recognize the smell of sex hormones and prepare for copulation.
2. Cats don't taste sweetness.
Cats don't taste good food. In a 2006 study, scientists showed one important fact: cats are one of the few mammals that do not have taste buds for sweets.
3. Carbohydrates are almost not needed for cats.
Or maybe they just do not need sweets? Cats are carnivores and get their energy from proteins and fats rather than carbohydrates. Therefore, it is better not to give your pet a piece of cake - it is better to give him meat.
4. In ancient times, cats ate more varied food.
After examining the remains of two cats, dated 5300 years old and found in China, scientists came to the conclusion that one of them had a much richer and more varied diet. This fact may mean that it was fed by people, which means that domestic cats probably appeared in China much earlier than previously thought.
5. House cats weren't always house cats.
Ancient cats, however, may not be pets in the traditional sense of the word. Scientists believe that ancient Chinese cats were synanthropic - that is, they were in a mutually beneficial relationship with people, while maintaining their independence. This fact is very plausible considering that many cats live this way today.
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