While North America might have the largest population of pet cats, it’s home to only six native species of wild cats.

7. Every single domesticated cat can be traced back to one of five African wild cats. 8. Cats can't taste sweet things. Jay Unger visits a café where you can pet a cat with your cappuccino.

We all know lions, tigers and jaguars, but their popularity often overshadows the diverse range of smaller felines living on our planet. The animals we call cats, both domestic and wild, belong to the ...