10. The average house cat is capable of reaching top speeds of up to 31 miles per hour in short bursts. That is fast enough to outrun sprinter Usain Bolt! Not too shabby for a tabby, huh?
Holy smokes, that is incredibly fast! Sure, it’s definitely a short burst, and not a 100-meter sprint, but it’s still impressive. There’s a reason that catching your cat is almost impossible.
Anyone who has tried to grab the cat in order to take it to the veterinarian will be able to corroborate this. When they can shoot off in little 31 mile-per-hour blurs, you never really stood a chance at getting ahold of them in the first place. Better to just put the cat carrier away and give up!
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