Interesting facts I learned
- Cats DNA have changed relatively little for tens of thousands of years
- Cats flexible spine is what makes them so athletic
- Cat research is 15 years behind dog research
- Cats like tight spaces hence boxes
- 59% of cats in US are obese
- Whiskers are like sensors that are about the width of a cat
- Purrs are in the same frequency range as baby cries (400-600hz), which suggests that it's an evolutionary trait designed to make humans care for cats
- Food may not be the best motivator for cats
- Cat hunt was a real thing alongside with hunt and some believe this could have contributed to the Black Plague
- Humans cultural difference can be reflected in their cats
As a relatively new cat owner who always felt like I was an inadequate owner, I think this documentary helped relieve some of that feeling by reinforcing my knowledge. I don't think the documentary is suited for longtime cat owners as it doesn't reveal any groundbreaking information so they might find it quickly boring like cats do. However, I think it's a good primer to people who don't know cats but are willing to get to know them more. In that sense, I think it's quite an informational documentary given it's running time of 1 hour.
I also felt that while the documentary covered a breath of topics, it rarely dove deep into one, maintaining its introductory level. This is quite understandable, hinted by its target audience and purpose but you should not expect a deep dive into the "mind" of cats as suggested by the title.
Overall, a good watch, best for new cat owners or people who don't know much about cats!
