Furry fun fact: Are cats the smartest pets in the world?

Welcome, fellow pet enthusiasts to today’s furry fun fact!

Pets can do all sorts of crazy – and wonderful – things, can’t they? We bet you discover new things about them on a daily basis.

Have you ever heard of a singing dog for example?

Join SA People as we set out to learn fascinating – and often humourous – fun facts that set our pets apart from the rest of the animal kingdom.

Discover things about these bundles of joy that will leave you chuckling and wondering if they’re not little humans in disguise!

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FUN FACTS ABOUT THE SMARTEST PETS IN THE WORLD

Cats have better memories than dogs, as per tests by the University of Michigan.

A dog’s memory lasts up to 5 minutes, while a cat’s memory can extend to as long as 16 hours.

This memory span even surpasses that of monkeys and orangutans.

One would argue, they could be the smartest pets in the world.

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While you’re here, watch daily News in a Minute videos on The South African YouTube page for all that you really need to know!

Enjoy a wide variety of videos from news, lifestyle, travel, sports, viral videos – and lots more!

WIN WITH THE SOUTH AFRICAN

Your pet surely deserves a new toy?

Now that you’ve enjoyed the furry fun facts, tackle a variety of quizzes and competitions on The South African website.

There’s a quiz with a cash prize that has your pet’s name on it.

Good luck!

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This article was compiled with the help of Artificial Intelligence