1. Cats can drink seawater.
Unlike humans, cats have kidneys that can filter out salt and use the water content to hydrate their bodies.
2. But they can’t taste sweet things.
Scientists believe that a mutation in a key taste receptor has prevented cats from being able to taste sugar. No cat will ever know the joy of a cupcake.
3. Some cats have thumbs.
Apparently these aren’t “true” thumbs, but just extra toes.
FM