In the latest edition of Feline Physics, we look at the mysterious phenomenon of why cats get so warm. A quick check of the interwebs provides the following explanation: “A cat’s natural body temperature is 102° F, which is significantly warmer than our body temperature of 98.6° F. Also, cats have a lower sensitivity to heat than humans. The heat sensors they do have are concentrated in their faces, making this area especially receptive to heat.” This sounds pretty science-y, so for now, let’s hope Joey can warm up from being in close proximity to Penelope’s warm, fire-like glow.
Tag Archives: Cats
The Law of Cat Magnetism
Feline Physics returns where we learn The Law of Cat Magnetism also applies to green sweaters as well as black and blue – and on game day for Joey, no less!
The Law of Cat Inertia
In the first of our ongoing feature called Feline Physics where we examine to fascinating science around the behaviour of cats, we look at one of the forces that can get any cat moving at near light speed.