Feline knowledge quiz
Test Your Cat Knowledge
20 questions to measure your feline expertise — biology, behaviour, breeds and much more.
Question 1 of 20
How many teeth does an adult cat have?
Did you know? 5 surprising facts about cats
How many teeth does an adult cat have?
30
An adult cat has 30 teeth, including 4 well-developed canines for hunting.
How many hours does an adult cat sleep per day on average?
12 to 16 hours
Cats sleep 12 to 16 hours per day on average to conserve their hunting energy.
Cats are unable to taste…
Sweetness
Cats lack sweet taste receptors — as obligate carnivores, they simply don't need them.
How many muscles control a cat's ears?
32
32 muscles allow cats to rotate their ears up to 180° to pinpoint sounds precisely.
What is the frequency range of a cat's purr?
25 to 50 Hz
Cats purr between 25 and 50 Hz — this frequency is known to promote bone and tissue healing.