Introduction

We all know that kittens are adorable, but there’s still so much to learn about them! Check out these 11 facts about kittens you might not know.

Kittens can be weaned from their mother by five weeks of age.

Kittens can be weaned from their mother by five weeks of age. Typically, kittens are weaned at four weeks, but sometimes it takes longer for them to learn how to eat solid food. If a kitten is still nursing at six or seven weeks old, you should consult an expert about the possibility of an underlying health issue.

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Mother cats will cover their kittens’ waste to prevent predators from smelling them.

• Mother cats will cover their kittens’ waste to prevent predators from smelling them.
• Mother cats clean their kittens with their tongues, which is very important because kittens can’t groom themselves yet.
• The mother cat keeps her litter warm by lying over them and purring, producing heat from her body that helps keep the babies cozy in cold weather or hot weather too!
• Cats teach their babies how to hunt for food—as soon as they’re old enough (usually around 12 weeks), the kittens go with mom out into the yard or neighborhood and start picking up skills that will help them survive in the wild when they grow up!
• Kittens also learn how to socialize while they’re still with mom—cats are very social animals who value companionship above all else, so if one kitten isn’t getting along well with another kitten at some point down the road then it might lead to conflict between those two individuals later on down life’s path together – but remember: if your pet wants friends then don’t hesitate introducing them!

Adult cats can teach young cats to use the litter box and to recognize proper cat behavior.

Cats are very intelligent and can learn quickly, but knowledge is power. The earlier you begin training your cat, the easier it will be to teach them how they should act. Teaching your kitten how to use the litter box is one of the most important things you can do for them as an adult cat.

Also, it’s important that your kitten learn what kind of behavior is acceptable in your home (e.g., not scratching furniture or getting into stuff) and what kind isn’t (e.g., biting). Adult cats may also be able to help with these things if they’ve already learned from their parents or other adult cats.

Kittens are born with what looks like a moustache, but it’s actually vibrissae, which they use to feel things.

Kittens are born with what looks like a moustache, but it’s actually vibrissae, which they use to feel things. Vibrissae are sensory whiskers that help the kitten feel their way around and find food and water. They also help kittens communicate with other cats by letting them know if they’re in someone else’s territory or being threatened by another cat.

Kitten behavior is still developing when they’re born, so these whiskers help them navigate in the dark until they get their eyesight down pat.

A kitten’s eyes don’t open until seven to ten days after birth.

Kittens are born with their eyes closed. They will open gradually during the first few weeks of life, usually beginning around the 7th day and fully opening by 10 days. In fact, kittens don’t even have eyelashes yet!

Before they open their eyes, kittens depend on their whiskers (called vibrissae) to help them explore their environment. These long hairs are sensitive to air currents and help a kitten find his way around while he’s blind.

Cats have excellent night vision and they can see at light levels six times lower than what a human needs in order to see.

Cats have excellent night vision and they can see at light levels six times lower than what a human needs in order to see.

This is because of their tapetum lucidum, which is a reflective layer behind their retinas. It helps them to collect more light in dimly lit conditions so they can see better than humans in the dark. This also explains why cats’ eyes glow when you shine a flashlight on them!

Cats’ eyes are not as sensitive to color as ours are, but they still have good color vision and can distinguish between blue, green, yellow and red objects very well.

All kittens have blue eyes until they’re between six and 12 weeks old, when their eye color begins to change.

This is the time when kittens begin to develop a sense of identity. They begin to look at their surroundings in a way that’s more individualized, and this helps them make new connections between the world around them and their own experiences. This period also affects their eyesight, as kittens grow increasingly sensitive to color as they age.

This means that it’s important for kittens’ owners to be careful about what colors they choose for their feline friends’ toys, bedding and clothing during this time period. If your kitten is exposed only to black-and-white objects during these first few weeks of exposure, he or she may not recognize those colors later on in life – or worse: pick up some visual disorders along the way!

Kittens can jump six times their own height when they’re only a few weeks old.

Kittens are known to be able to jump six times their own height when they’re only a few weeks old. This is because they have strong leg muscles, sharp claws and the ability to climb trees and other high places.

Cats have 200 million neurons in their brains, which is about twice as many as dogs.

As you probably know, cats are pretty smart. They have a high level of intelligence and can learn new things quickly. Cats can also be trained to do tricks, like fetching an object or jumping through hoops. This is because they have more neurons in their brains than dogs—approximately 200 million, compared to dogs’ 160 million neurons.

This means that cats are able to process information faster than dogs—which could explain why they seem so aloof!

They can use about 500 different sounds to communicate with each other, not including vocalizations that are used for humans or other animals.

Did you know that cats can use about 500 different sounds to communicate with each other, not including vocalizations that are used for humans or other animals?

Cats have the ability to understand human speech and respond to certain words. Some of them even seem to understand simple commands, like “sit,” “lay down,” and “come here.”

They also use a wide range of vocalizations, depending on the situation. When they’re hungry they’ll meow; if they’re angry they’ll growl; if they want attention from their owners then they purr loudly!

A kitten’s purr may mean more than just contentment — it may also be a sign that it’s happy or uncomfortable, or that it is trying to heal itself.

You know that purring means your cat is happy. You also know that cats purr when they’re nursing their kittens or when they’re in labor. But did you know that a kitten’s purr may mean more than just contentment — it may also be a sign that it’s happy or uncomfortable, or even a way for the kitten to help heal itself?

A study by Purina indicated that kittens who were not exposed to other cats until they were 12 weeks old did not grow up with the ability to produce complete sounds like adults and could only make low-pitched sounds similar to what we would hear if someone spoke while inhaling (the “huffing” sound). These kittens also had difficulty recognizing certain types of noises like squeaky toys and bells, which are often used as toys for young cats.”

Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed learning about some kitten facts that might surprise you. I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic in the comments section below!