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Cats with more than 18 toes are known as polydactyl cats. They are also known as Hemingway cats because of the history of their association with the famous American novelist Ernest Hemingway.

Polydactyl cats are born with more toes than usual. Cats have 18 toes. However, cats born with more than 18 toes have a condition called polydactylism.

Cats purr frequently. So anyone who has lived with a moggie recognizes the throaty vibrating sound. But if you’ve wondered why your cat purrs, here is everything you need to know.

Cat owners looking forward to welcoming a healthy litter of kittens want to know how long to expect their cat’s pregnancy to last. Here, we answer all your questions.

If you love cats but suffer from cat allergy, you may have wondered whether hypoallergenic cat breeds exist. Here is everything you need to know.

Cats mature faster than humans and have shorter lifespans. According to recent CDC data, the life expectancy of an average American is about 76.4 years (73.5 years for men, and 79.3 years for women). Depending on factors such as breed and living conditions, domestic cats have an average lifespan of 13 to 15 years, but … Read more

The rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) is the smallest wild cat in the world. It is native to India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.