So your friends think they know a lot about cats, aye? Well, it's time to test their cat knowledge with some fun trivia questions!
Entertain and amuse your friends and family with these house cat and kitten trivia questions and learn more about the furry little creatures you love.
Cats have been appreciated, loved and celebrated for thousands of years in many different cultures. And it's easy to see why; because cats are awesome and we love them.
We love telling funny cat jokes, but sometimes we need to get serious and see how much we really know about our feline friends.
So let's get started with some great trivia questions about cats!
Are you ready? Ask these questions to your friends and see if they know the answers!
Cat Trivia Questions
Q. How many lives does a cat have?
A. One. The myth that cats have 9 lives comes from ancient folklore dating back centuries.
Okay, that was a teaser. We know you really didn't think cats had 9 lives. (Or maybe you did?) Now let's get into some real questions!
Q. How many cats exist in the world?
A. As of 2024, there are an estimated 600 million cats on planet Earth, most of which are strays. That's a lot of cats!
Q. How old was the oldest cat in recorded history?
A. According to Guinness World Records, the oldest cat ever was named Creme Puff. She lived for an astonishing 38 years!
Q. How many inches was the longest cat tail ever recorded?
A. Made up of 18-23 vertebrae, a cat's tail can usually grow up to 12 inches long. However, the longest ever recorded was 16.07 inches long!
Q. How many permanent teeth do cats have?
A. 30. Generally, cats have 30 permanent teeth; 12 incisors, 4 canines, 10 pre-molars, and 4 molars.
Q. Where do domesticated cats originate from?
A. Northern Africa (Egypt) and The Middle East (Fertile Crescent) According to the Library of Congress, "Domesticated cats all come from wildcats called Felis silvestris lybica that originated in the Fertile Crescent in the Near East Neolithic period and in ancient Egypt in the Classical period."
Q. How many pounds did the largest house cat ever weigh?
A. 46 lbs. According to Guinness World Records, the heaviest domestic cat was named Himmy, who weighed 46lbs!
Q. Who was the most viewed cat on YouTube?
A. Maru. The lazy cat has videos viewed over 340 million times!
Q. Can cats see in color?
A. Yes. Although, cats cannot see as many different shades as humans can.
Q. Do cats dream?
A. Yes, cats dream during REM (Rapid-Eye Movement) sleep.
Q. Are cats nocturnal?
A. No, cats are crepuscular, meaning they are most active during dawn and dusk.
Q. Are domestic cats carnivores, herbivores or omnivores?
A. Carnivores. Although cats can be fed various food items, they are carnivorous and should always eat that way.
Q. Has a cat ever been to space?
A. Yes. Félicette, the French cat visited space in 1963.
There you have it, folks, some of the best cat trivia questions ever asked.
We hope you enjoyed sharing these with your friends and family, and above all else, we're glad you helped people learn something new today.
Learning is awesome, and trivia questions are a fun way to expand your horizons and become more educated.
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