Why does a cat have nine lives?

Answer 1

They don't. This is a superstition that has origins in the fact that cats, being inquisitive creatures, often get into scrapes and near-death situations, but usually manage to escape. Cats naturally live to about 18-22 although some can live a great deal longer.

Answer 2

Long ago there was a story that said " every time a human died a cat got a extra life and the only number each cat got was 9" so that's why cats get 9 lives.

The info above is wrong, there is 9 specific traits that often saves a cat's life. Those traits are:

1. Claws.

2. They always land on their feet.

3. A cat's nervous system when in a tramatic situation, the blood flows to the brain,mustles, and heart more.(so then they can escape more easily) They feel little-to no pain in this tramatic moment.

4. They can climb up and down anything safely.

5. Their soft bellies soften the impact when hitting the ground.

6. Cats can adapt to almost any area.

7. Cats can run as fast as 22 mph.(It helps when they are running from predetors)

8. When falling, a cat's body would twist, and go into an umbrella shape instantly.(this also softens the fall)

9. Cats are great hunters(this way, if in any area, there will be pray, they can ration 1 mouse/pray for over a week)

Answer 3

The popular axiom that cats have nine lives is an expression of the observation that they seem remarkably resilient to dangerous situations, particularly with regard to the fact that they are able to land on their feet if they fall. Cats, of course, are as mortal as any other animal.

Answer 4

Cats seem to be luck animals, they manage to escape from some very difficult situations.

Answer 5

It is a popular myth, so impossible to know who started it.

Answer 6

The saying that a cat has nine lives is a myth and not based on any biological fact. Cats do not actually have nine lives; they are simply resilient animals with strong survival instincts.