Ania Wilczewska

               The colour and pattern range of cats is pretty wide. Main colours of cats are white, black, ginger, grey, greyish blue, cream, brown, cinnamon and fawn, colour similar to the colour of sand. Beyond the colours cats can have different patterns. When cat have only one colour, they have solid coat type. When they have two colours, they are bi-colour cats. The most common pattern is tabby.  Mix of ginger or black is called tortoiseshell and mix of ginger, black and white is called tri-colour or calico. When cat has darker fur on the face, paws and tail is considered as colour point cat. To sum up, cats can have different colours and patterns and there are plenty of them, some of them are basic like solid cats, while others are more complicated like tri-colour cats or colour point coat type.   link: https://www.omlet.co.uk/guide/cats/choosing_the_right_cat_for_you/cat_coat_colours_and_patterns/

                Cat vision is slightly different from human vision not only because of difference in colour range, but also because of how the world is seen by them. Cats can see some colours. Some scientist say they can see only blue and grey and some say that they can also see yellow. That's because cats have 10 times less cones, cells that are responsible for distinguishing colours, than humans. Apart from difference in colour range there are some other differences. Cats are less sensitive to changes in brightness, that’s why they see colours less vibrant. They are also more near-sighted and are better than humans at detecting motions. Both abilities come from their natural hunting ability. Cats see better at dim light or dust compered to humans. In conclusion cats’ vision is a little bit different from humans’. There are differences in colours that are detected by them, sensitivity to brightness and detecting motions. link: https://vcahos...

                Cats communicate not only with their voice, but also with their body. There are several ways they communicate. First one is vocalizing. Cats use meows, purrs, growls and hisses to express emotions, especially domestic ones. They can also do it with their ears. Forward-facing ears mean cat is interested and the more ears turn sideways and backwards, the bigger distress of the cat. Cats communicate using eye talk and tail talk, which can be sometimes confusing for people to understand. They can show their emotional state or health condition with their fur. Suddenly fluffed coat can mean fear or aggression, while unkempt fur can indicate that cat is ill, since cats are self-grooming animals. Smells and scents are really important for cats, because they are territorial. With their scents they mark territory. That’s why cats often rub against furniture and people. They also employ urine and faces marking. To sum up, cats communicate wit...

               Cats have six key life stages. Beginning with kittens, cats up to six months. It’s the best stage to introduce other pets, children or new things to cat. Second stage called juniors, cats at the age in between six months and two years. They reach their full size and sexual maturity. It is important to teach them how to play with people nicely, because playing rough games can lead to aggression in their later years. Third stage is called prime. From three to six years old cats. And next stage, mature. Cats at the age in between seven and ten years. Both of them can be compared to human adulthood. Two last stages, seniors, from eleven to fourteen years and geriatric, fifteen years and older are stages where cats can show signs of slowing down. They may sleep more and be more static. It can be described as old age of cats. Cats go through six main life stages during their lifespan and it is important to take care of them no matter what...