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Feline Fun Facts

There are many Fun Facts about Feline's that are worth mentioning and will brighten your day here at Find Felines. This section is meant to do just that, so please take a moment to see how much fun these furry friends are. Take a look at the beautiful Plush Cat Bed, nice Litter Box, and Scratching Post.

2 of 15 Favorite Facts About Kittens, by Basepaws

"1. They weigh 3 to 4 ounces at birth That is about the same weight as a lemon! They are so tiny they can easily fit in the palm of our hand. Healthy kittens should be gaining one pound a month until they reach six months.

2. They are born blind and deaf Kittens are born with closed eyes and closed ear canals. Their eyes usually open between the 7th and 14th day post birth. And, did you know that all kittens are actually born blue-eyed? Melanin (a pigment that gives eyes their dark color) does not move into the eyes until the age of 7 to 12 weeks old. Most cats develop different eye colors such as green, yellow or hazel brown later in life. Their ear canals, on the other hand, open between the 10th and 14th day. However, it takes a little longer for the outer ear to form its final shape. Even though their ears are not immediately fully developed, they can still move and twitch them from day one. It is evident that kittens start recognizing and looking towards the sounds of other animals by the 7th day, and by the 25th day, they will also learn how to tell these sounds apart. By the time they are a month old, their hearing will be comparable to that of an adult cat."

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