In the lead-up to International Cat Day on August 8, find out how much you know about your feline companions
REPORTING BY Kayli Liebenberg
In the lead-up to International Cat Day on August 8, find out how much you know about your feline companions
REPORTING BY Kayli Liebenberg
1. Which movie features a cat called Cat?
A. The Nightmare Before Christmas
B. Breakfast at Tiffany’s
C. The Devil Wears Prada
2. How many teeth do cats have?
A. 25
B. 30
C. 40
3. On average, how many hours does a cat sleep per day?
A. 7 to 10 hours
B. 10 to 15 hours
C. 13 to 14 hours
4. What is Garfield’s favourite food?
A. Lasagna
B. Spaghetti
C. Ravioli
5. Why do cats raise their butts when you pet them?
A. To show their enjoyment
B. As a friendly greeting
C. Both A and B
6. Which breed of cats is the smallest?
A. Maine Coon
B. Singapura
C. Domestic Shorthair
7. In Harry Potter, what is Argus Filch’s cat called?
A. Mrs Norris
B. Lady Kitty
C. Princess Fluff
8. What unusual feature do polydactyl cats have?
A. They have webbed toes
B. They have longer claws than normal
C. They have more than the usual number of toes
9. Which ancient civilization believed cats were magical creatures?
A. Egyptian
B. Roman
C. Incan
10. What colour are cats’ eyes when they are born?
A. Grey
B. Blue
C. Green
11. Which scent do cats find gross and tend to stay away from?
A. Vanilla
B. Cinnamon
C. Orange
12. Which part of a cat is as unique as the human fingerprint?
A. Their paw pads
B. Their fur patterns
C. Their noses
13. Which flavours are cats unable to taste?
A. Sweet
B. Salty
C. Sour
14. What is the extreme fear of cats called?
A. Enochlophobia
B. Ailurophobia
C. Astraphobia
15. How many whiskers do cats have?
A. 24
B. 12
C. 30
16. Which country has more cats per person than any other country in the world?
A. South Africa
B. New Zealand
C. Brazil
17. What is a litter of cats called?
A. A chowder
B. A kindle
C. Both A and B
18. What are pregnant cats called?
A. Queens
B. Ladies
C. Mares
19. For how many months is a cat pregnant?
A. 5
B. 2
C. 6
20. The Bengal cat is a domesticated cat breed crossed with which wild cat?
A. Asian leopard
B. African leopard
C. Bengal tiger