15 Astonishing Cat Facts You Probably Didn't Know

Cat parents are already aware that their cats are pretty cool creatures. But you probably have no idea just how cool your cat really is. These cat facts will not only blow your mind, but you’ll look at your cat in a totally different way — and better understand that it’s her world and you’re just living in it!

We found some of the coolest and least-known cat facts to broaden your knowledge of all things cats and help you become even more of a cat expert and historian. So if you’re ready to be amazed, then let’s get on to the facts.

15 amazing cat facts

1. Domesticated cats share over 95 percent of their DNA with tigers

Our house cats and tigers share a common ancestor who existed 10.8 million years ago, and because of that, modern cats and tigers share 95.6 percent of their DNA.

2. Cats only meow to communicate with humans