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The Siamese cat (Thai: แมวไทย, Maeo Thai; แมวสยาม, Maeo Sayam) is one of the first distinctly recognised breeds of Asian cat. It derives from the Wichianmat landrace.
The cat (Felis catus), also referred to as the domestic cat, is a small domesticated carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species of the family Felidae.Advances in archaeology and genetics have shown that the domestication of the cat occurred in the Near East around 7500 BC.
Domestic cats have been diversified by humans into breeds and domestic and wild hybrids.Many such breeds recognized by various cat registries.Additionally, there are new and experimental breeds, landraces being established as standardized breeds, distinct domestic populations not being actively developed and lapsed (extinct) breeds.
The word "kitten" derives from the Middle English word kitoun, which in turn came from the Old French chitoun or cheton. [1] Juvenile big cats are called "cubs" rather than kittens; either term (but usually more commonly "kitten") may be used for the young of smaller wild felids, such as ocelots, caracals, and lynxes.
Mother cat nursing her 1-month-old kittens. Cat behavior encompasses the actions and reactions displayed by a cat in response to various stimuli and events. Cat behavior includes body language, elimination habits, aggression, play, communication, hunting, grooming, urine marking, and face rubbing.
The Japanese Bobtail is a breed of domestic cat with an unusual bobtail more closely resembling the tail of a rabbit than that of other cats. The breed was first developed in Japan, and registered officially in the 1960s. [1]
The Sphynx cat (pronounced SFINKS, / ˈ s f ɪ ŋ k s /) also known as the Canadian Sphynx, is a breed of cat known for its lack of fur.Hairlessness in cats is a naturally occurring genetic mutation, and the Sphynx was developed through selective breeding of these animals, starting in the 1960s.
The Oriental Shorthair is a breed of domestic cat that is developed from and closely related to the Siamese cat.It maintains the modern Siamese head and body type but appears in a wide range of coat colors and patterns.