You’ll never be bored if you have a cat as a pet. Just watching them pounce, stalk, and purr is enough to keep you entertained. A few things that the internet is obsessed with include your feline friends and a never-ending supply of interesting facts about cats. So, why not combine the two?
Figgy and Juliet are the stars of Figgy The Feline, a TikTok account devoted solely to their antics. More than 233.1K people are learning about them and their mysterious logic thanks to their educational videos. Watching them, you can learn a lot about the nature of cats.
Rachel Wolfe is the creator behind Figgy and Juliet and the creator of their TikTok account. People always want to learn about their beloved pets, and she was more than happy to share their stories online. She said- “We joined TikTok in the early days of the pandemic to pass the time.”
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Rachel had no idea what she was doing when she started the account, which now has more than 5 million likes. She explains- “I was under the assumption that the app was mostly dancing and lip-syncing videos, and thought that a cat being on the app was a completely novel idea.”
Rachel says that Figgy frequently stands on the back feet of his feet while playing, and she had initially intended to use these clips on his page to make it appear as if he was dancing. But she soon learned about ‘Cat TiKTok’ and that it was one of the platform’s largest niche groups.
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Rachel was excited to share more details about her beloved pets. First up was Mr. Fig, and here’s what she said- “Figgy (aka The Figster, Mr. Fig, and Figs) is an almost-5-year-old domestic shorthair—although his cat DNA test results show he is most genetically similar to the Maine Coon.” A few days after graduating from college, Rachel found him “as a teeny tiny kitten stranded in the rain. He has been living the spoiled cat life ever since.”
“His eyes add so much emotion to his face and he seems to always have the perfect expression in any scenario,He often looks cranky and a bit intimidating, but he is such a sweet cat and loves to make friends with everyone he meets”- she continued.
Rachel’s second cat, Juliet, was adopted exactly four years ago. “She is about the same age as Figgy and is tiny, tailless, and extra floofy. Figgy has grown to love her very much, although he would never admit it if he could talk,” she jokingly added.
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Cats have developed a unique meow so that they can get what they want from humans. Cats purring and meowing make the “irresistible” sound making it impossible to ignore. Moreover, it has the same frequency as that of a crying baby.
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Cats have a distinct way of walking if you haven’t noticed already. Their right foot always moves first, followed by their left. Camels and giraffes are the only other mammals that use this unique walking style.
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When you notice your cat blinking slowly at another cat or you and think that they are trying to tell you something, then you are correct. One of the lesser-known facts about cats is that slow blinking is their way of saying, “I love you.” However, in the wild slow blinking between two cats is their way of showing trust.
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Cats have been known to yawn in order to end a fight. When they do this, they are basically saying, “Whatever, it’s not worth my time.” But, these fluffy adorable little kittens are always full of attitude.
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A clowder is the term used to describe a group of cats. But if you want to know the correct term used to describe a group of wild cats, you will be surprised to know it is none other than the word- destruction.
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Is your cat fond of licking you? Then that’s a sign that they really love you. A cat’s social life revolves around grooming its fellow felines, and if it does the same to you, then you’ve probably been accepted as a fellow feline.
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Dogs are “facultative carnivores,” while cats are “obligate carnivores.” Unlike obligatory carnivores, which cannot survive without meat, facultative carnivores can get by on a variety of foods other than meat. When it comes to cats, a vegan/vegetarian diet is not for them.
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Cats, like humans, can dream about things. According to research, they probably dream about going hunting. Cats, like humans, suffer from recurring nightmares based on unpleasant memories.
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As cute as cat whiskers may be, they have a lot more to offer. You can say that whiskers are a cat’s best friend. If their whiskers are still up, they’re probably relaxed, curious, or upset, depending on which direction they point. Cats use their whiskers to detect vibrations in their environment, which aids them in navigating their surroundings (they are about the same width as their body). Trimming a cat’s whiskers can cause them to become confused and dizzy.
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Even if a cat has traveled a long distance, it can still find its way back. For scientists, this extraordinary ability of theirs is still a big mystery. While some claim that they can sense the earth’s magnetic field, others disagree with the counterclaim that they tend to rely on their strong senses to find their way home.
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You might want to reconsider putting a bowl of water down for your cats to drink from because chances are they may never even come near it. Cats are naturally drawn to the sound of water running because cats are known to avoid stagnant water in the wild. This is because stagnant water is more likely contaminated than fresh running water. Also, since cats have strong primal instincts, they may tend to avoid drinking from a bowl of water.
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Depression is a condition that can affect cats as well (usually caused by external stressors). Loss of appetite, fatigue, and a shift in the frequency with which the cat uses the litter box are all symptoms of depression in cats.
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At least 63 animal species have been wiped out by cats, which is why they have been included on the “100 Worst Invasive Species” list. Ninety-five percent of a house cat is made up of tiger DNA (genetically). Like play hunting, scent-marking, and pouncing, they share many of the same behaviors, yet another reason why they prey on rodents, birds, and other small mammals, despite being well fed.
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When their cats died, the ancient Egyptians would shave their brows. In mourning, they wore it. Until the eyebrows grew back, they would be mourning the loss of the cat. Ancient Egyptians revered cats since they believed cats to be magical beings.
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The “fattest cat” category has been removed from Guinness World Records. This was done due to concerns that cat owners would deliberately overfeed their pet cats just to break the existing record. Surprisingly, these concerns were indeed valid.
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Cats rule the internet because of their wacky antics and erratic personalities. Fans of Rachel’s cats’ account also enjoy videos of cats dancing, facts about cats, and general information about keeping a cat. Many people believe that cats are mysterious and strange creatures that make them ideal subjects for these kinds of clips. Those quirky things almost always stem from an instinct, the TikTok and Instagram users admit, even if their actions are a little bizarre.
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