Cats typically have between 230 to 250 bones in their bodies, with variations depending on factors such as tail length, breed, and gender. For example, cats with longer tails have more bones, while tailless breeds like the Manx have fewer. Male cats also have an extra bone in their penis, giving them slightly more bones than females. The cat's skeleton includes about 29 bones in the skull, around 52 to 53 vertebrae in the flexible spine, and a varying number of bones in the tail (usually between 18 to 24) that contribute to their agility and flexibility.
