Cats are a riddle wrapped in a mystery. Wrapped in a cat.
Cats can drink seawater.
Unlike humans, cats have kidneys that can filter out salt and use the water content to hydrate their bodies. (Yes, I know seawater doesn't come out of the toilet.)
But they can’t taste sweet things.
Scientists believe that a mutation in a key taste receptor has prevented cats from being able to taste sugar. No cat will ever know the joy of a cupcake.
Josh Norem / thefurrtographer.com
Some cats have thumbs.
Apparently these aren't "true" thumbs, but just extra toes.
