Pet Facts

A group of kittens is called a "kindle," while a group of adult cats is called a "clowder."

A group of kittens is called a "kindle," while a group of adult cats is called a "clowder."

Dogs can understand up to 250 words and gestures, and can count to five.

Dogs can understand up to 250 words and gestures, and can count to five.

Some bird species can recognize themselves in mirrors, showing self-awareness similar to humans and great apes.

Some bird species can recognize themselves in mirrors, showing self-awareness similar to humans and great apes.

A dog's sense of smell is 10,000 to 100,000 times more sensitive than a human's sense of smell.

A dog's sense of smell is 10,000 to 100,000 times more sensitive than a human's sense of smell.

Cats have a specialized collarbone that allows them to always land on their feet when falling.

Cats have a specialized collarbone that allows them to always land on their feet when falling.

Dogs only sweat through their paw pads and panting to regulate their body temperature.

Dogs only sweat through their paw pads and panting to regulate their body temperature.