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The Egyptian Mau is the fastest of the domestic cats, [12] with its longer hind legs, and unique flap of skin extending from the flank to the back knee, which assists in running by allowing the legs to stretch back farther, providing for greater agility and length of stride. Maus have been clocked running more than 48 km/h (30 mph).
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.
Thought to be one of the oldest cat breeds – images resembling Abys are found in ancient Egyptian tombs – they love to play and want to be involved with the family. JulPo - Getty Images ...
Originating in Persia (modern-day Iran), Persians are one of the oldest and most recognizable cat breeds. They enjoy a life expectancy of 11 years. However, due to their distinct features, they ...
Nedjem or Nojem (Egyptian: nḏm "Sweet One" or "Sweetie"), 15th century BC. The cat of Puimre, second priest of Amun during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut.Depicted on a damaged relief from Puimre's tomb, Nedjem is the earliest known cat to bear an individual name.
Japanese Bobtail. Japanese Bobtails are one of the oldest cat breeds — they've been around since at least the 6th century — and are characterized by their lack of a tail, athletic nature, and ...
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