Anya G. 4 S

CATS

ABOUT CATS                                         

A cat is a small, furry mammal with a lifespan of 12-14 years  who  spends 2/3  of every day sleeping. So a nine year old cat has been awake for only 3 years of it’s life. Here are 5 fun facts about cats.

1. Cats do not have a  sweet tooth

2. A cat can’t climb headfirst down a tree

3. Cats can make 100 different sounds

4. The first cat in space  was a French cat named Felicette

5. The largest cat litter was 19 kittens

Savannah Cats

The Savannah cat is a cross between the Serval a wildcat and the domestic cat. The Savannah became common breeders in the 1990’s. Savannahs are more social than other cats, they can be taught to walk on a leash and play fetch.  The Savannah cat  was first bred by a Bengal breeder named Judee Frank. He used a male Serval  and a Siamese to make the first Savannah cat who was named  Savannah. A Savanna kitten has blue eyes  but when  they get older their eyes turn green, brown, or gold sometimes even a mix. The savannah became a common breed at the end of the  20th century, Savannahs are like dogs  in their sense  of loyalty.

The Bengal

 The Bengal is a cross of the Asian Leopard Cat and the domestic house cat.  They are one of the many domestic cats that  have markings like some wildcats.  They have become one of the most popular breeds among cats, And were accepted in 1986 as an official cat breed. They are active and love being up on high places they love playing, climbing and investigating. Unlike most cats the Bengal love’s water. All Bengals are respected for their beauty and good nature.