A cat is a very popular pet. One out of every three families in the United States has at least one cat as a pet. The average cat lives to be about 16 years old.
The tongue of a cat is special. It has small spine-like bumps that act as a hairbrush. The cat licks itself to clean its fur. A cat will usually spend hours each day cleaning itself with its tongue.
When a cat feels it is in danger, it will sometimes arch its back up. If it arches its back, its hair will also rise up and spread out. This makes the cat look bigger. A cat will also hiss if this happens.
A cat will purr when it is happy. A cat will also purr when it is sick. No one knows for sure what causes the purring noise. It could be caused by their vocal chords. It also could be caused by them quickly breathing in or breathing out.
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