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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).
The following list of cat breeds includes only domestic cat breeds and domestic and wild hybrids. The list includes established breeds recognized by various cat registries , new and experimental breeds, landraces being established as standardized breeds, distinct domestic populations not being actively developed and lapsed (extinct) breeds.
Current taxonomy tends to treat F. silvestris, F. lybica, F. catus, [4] and F. bieti as different species. A 2007 study of feline mitochondrial DNA and microsatellites of approximately 1,000 cats from many different regions (including Africa, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and the Middle East) showed 5 genetic lineages of the wildcat population. [5]
Athletic, devoted, and loving, the Egyptian mau is the fastest domestic cat breed in the world — which is not surprising when you look at how long, lean, and muscular their legs are.
Development of cat breeds started in the mid 19th century. [46] An analysis of the domestic cat genome revealed that the ancestral wildcat genome was significantly altered in the process of domestication, as specific mutations were selected to develop cat breeds. [47] Most breeds are founded on random-bred domestic cats.
The Maine Coon is considered one of the largest domestic cat breeds, according to Purina. On average, the felines weigh between 10.6 to 18 pounds , and in some cases, they may scale up to 20 ...
When it comes to the cat breeds with the biggest meows, the Siamese, Burmese, and Sphynx are at the top of the list. But regardless of what breed your feline friend is, almost all cats will meow ...
The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird, and the fastest member of the animal kingdom, with a diving speed of over 300 km/h (190 mph). [1] The fastest land animal is the cheetah. Among the fastest animals in the sea is the black marlin, with uncertain and conflicting reports of recorded speeds. [2] [3]