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Cat-headed deity Bastet. In ancient Egypt, cats were represented in social and religious scenes dating as early as 1980 BC. [2] Several ancient Egyptian deities were depicted and sculptured with cat-like heads such as Mafdet, Bastet and Sekhmet, representing justice, fertility, and power, respectively. [3]
This is a list of the oldest cats in the world, verified or not, listed by reported age, all of whom have attained the minimum age of 25 years. Aging in cats depends on breed, size and diet. Some of the ages reported here are approximate. Others are based on either estimates or hearsay. Few of them have been confirmed by any authoritative agency.
The Egyptian Mau is a small to medium-sized, short to medium-haired cat breed. They are one of the few naturally spotted breeds of domesticated cat. The spots of the Mau occur on only the tips of the hairs of its coat. It is considered a rare breed. [1] [2]
The First Domesticated Cat. Talk about impressive: this 9,500-year-old cat was awarded a world record thousands of years after their passing. While technically, this award is for the oldest ...
Birman. The Birman cat is a medium to large breed with a silky, semi-long coat, deep blue eyes, and a distinct color-point pattern. It lives for about 14 years.
Cat parents usually enjoy many years with their treasured kitty by This may lead you to research the average life expectancy of cats. Maybe you even look up the age of the oldest cat recorded.
Flossie, Guinness World Records verified oldest cat alive (as of January 2024); born in 1995; owned by Victoria Green of Orpington, England. [51] Himmy from Cairns, Australia the fattest cat on record who weighed 21.3 kg (46.8 lbs) at his death in 1986. [52] [53] Meow, once the world's heaviest cat at 39.6 lb (18.0 kg). [54]
Pages in category "Cat breeds originating in Egypt" This category contains only the following page. This list may not reflect recent changes. E. Egyptian Mau