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Miacis, the primitive ancestor of cats, was a small, tree-living creature of the late Eocene period, some 45 to 50 million years ago.

Cats have "nine lives" thanks to a flexible spine and powerful leg and back muscles

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The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled since 1930 - from 8 to 16 years.

Of all the species of cats, the domestic cat is the only species able to hold its tail vertically while walking. All species of wild cats hold their tail horizontally or tucked between their legs while walking.