LOS ANGELES - Aug. 8 marks International Cat Day, a feline festivity that was started in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
Whether you’re a devout owner and lover of a persian or a sphinx, or are just a casual enthusiast of the tabby and Bengal varieties, it’s 100% char-true (okay we’ll stop) that you’re going to love these fascinating cat facts.1.
The average male of the largest cat breed weighs approximately 20 pounds. (Purina)2. According to a study, all domestic cats are descendants of a Middle Eastern wildcat whose name, Felis sylvestris, translates to “cat of the woods.” (Smithsonian Mag)3.