This small, domesticated feline's worldwide popularity as a companion of humans has caused the species' population to skyrocket to ridiculous heights. This association has also brought them to virtually every corner of the globe. Since cats often represent a living example of science/animal biology in the home, proactive parents often teach their children some of these basics through the household cat; this tendency has caused a slough of misconceptions about the animal. Conversely, the factual details of feline anatomy are also widely known for this reason. The internet has been directly responsible for recent crazes of "cat obsessiveness", and "lolcats" widely evince humanity's gullability for the faux innocence of these charmingly cocky little creatures.
Highlights:
-There is much truth to the common folktale that depicts cats as objects of worship in ancient egypt; they were “sacred animals” for Egytians, representative of grace and cunning, and in some instances the animals even received mummification with comparable care to their masters.
-Cats aren't entirely color blind. They can see two colors clearly, green and blue, but have trouble discerning other color contrasts. Conversely, cats have perfect vision in 1/6th the amount of light required for humans.
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