Can you solve it if you love cats? A 3-choice cat trivia quiz

eyelashes

Dogs have eyelashes that protect their eyes and help keep debris out, but cats generally do not have eyelashes. In cats, the hair above the eyes serves the function of eyelashes, so they get by just fine without dog-like lashes. As a result, cats’ eyes tend to look neat and clear, giving them distinctly expressive faces.

Stress reduction

The frequency of the purring sound cats make is generally said to be a low 25 hertz. This range is believed to stimulate serotonin secretion and help regulate the autonomic nervous system and hormonal balance, which are linked to stress. In France, this soothing effect is reportedly being used in medicine as “purr therapy.”

2 to 4 times

It’s said that cats can give birth 2 to 4 times a year. They reportedly have three or more kittens per litter. Also, because ovulation in cats is induced by mating, the pregnancy rate is said to be almost 100%. Keeping a single cat indoors is fine, but if you have both a male and a female or let your cat go outside, you’ll need to take proper measures, or things could get out of hand quickly.

Yayoi period

Cats are said to have been present in Japan since the Yayoi period. It’s believed that as wet-rice cultivation became widespread at that time, people began keeping cats to deal with rats targeting the grain. In other words, cats have walked a long historical path alongside human life. From ancient times to the present, this is an interesting bit of trivia that shows cats have been valued as protectors of people’s livelihoods and cherished with affection.

6 months

It’s said that by around six months of age, a cat’s preferences for foods and flavors are mostly set. Until then, they’re in a phase of trying foods out of curiosity, but after six months their likes and dislikes become clear—“I like this” or “I’m not fond of that.” That’s why exposing kittens to a variety of foods helps prevent picky eating when they grow up.