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2007-01-12 02:56:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Cats do not have 9 lives. We are not sure where this myth originated, but it may have developed because of a cat’s keen abilities to expertly maneuver around static objects, move very quickly through their surroundings and balance well on seemingly precarious surfaces.
However, cats can be just as clumsy as humans and dogs. And much too often, another well-known saying, "Curiosity Killed the Cat," can sadly be true. Cats are very inquisitive creatures, and can get into plenty of trouble when exploring their surroundings.
2007-01-12 03:00:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's just a figure of speech, cats are known to get really lucky when it comes to injureable situations. That's why people say cats have 9 lives.
2007-01-12 04:09:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think really it's just a saying, but they do seem to recover from horrible injuries when it seems like they should have died, or survive situations where another animal or a human might have died. My cat has been badly injured twice in fights (he's now an indoor cat) but lived to tell the tale, so to speak.
2007-01-12 03:07:03 · answer #3 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My last one only had 4 - so don't let yours push his luck and depend on 9
Came home in our enginine as a kitten (used 1)
Got run over on the street was missing several days then we found him dehydrade and with a broken leg (life 2)
Got in a bad animal fight with possums infection - looked like a goner (life 3)
Got run over again - had to hide the body before the kids saw it (life 4 - that was all)
2007-01-12 03:01:10 · answer #4 · answered by G's Random Thoughts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess my cat is an exception because he got hit by a car only once and died. He was laying on the edge of my driveway and a speeder hit him. so i'm guessing its a myth.
2007-01-12 03:04:10 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ purrlvr ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's their favorite brand of cat food, and they like Morris the cat. Seriously though... check out this link...
http://www.coolquiz.com/trivia/explain/docs/cats2.asp
2007-01-12 03:05:32 · answer #6 · answered by Chevy Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they fight a lot with other cats and seem to survive some very nasty injuries.
2007-01-12 03:02:49 · answer #7 · answered by Aussies-Online 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Henry has the best answer. Sadly all living things only live once.
2007-01-12 03:07:19 · answer #8 · answered by thealternativemind 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a myth that cats can be "killed" nine times. It is ONLY a myth. It has yet to be proven.
2007-01-12 03:00:27 · answer #9 · answered by Kendra F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A strong instinct for survival!
As well as their agiliy and always looking out for their one true love... themselves
2007-01-12 03:01:32 · answer #10 · answered by Daran S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋