You are viewing a single comment's thread from:RE: The Wonder of Cats: Wild Felid Advocacy Center of WashingtonView the full contextView the direct parenttotsandtravel (38)in #cats • 7 years ago 9 weeks for cats, 9 months for humans
In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens.
That is absolutely mind-boggling, but I know it's true. Wow
Female felines are \superfecund
I can see why. But cats are super useful too. The domesticated variety have been used to control vermin infestation
The cat's footpads absorb the shocks of the landing when the cat jumps.
Their footpads feel a bit like pebbles
Neutering a male cat will, in almost all cases, stop him from spraying (territorial marking), fighting with other males (at least over females), as well as lengthen his life and improve its quality.
Spaying and neutering is also humane