Sabre-toothed cat punctured skull of rival with its canine teeth
The large canine tooth of one cat is shown piercing the top of the skull of the other, killing the rival.
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Feline Evolution in Brief
‘The earliest cat-like carnivores, which were to evolve into the family Felidae appeared between 30 and 40 million years ago, in the Late Eocene and Early Oligocene. Two main branches developed: the Sabre-tooths and the True Cats.’ – Dr Desmond … Continue reading →
The historical association between the words “cathouse” and “pussy”
The link is the promiscuous nature of the female urban cat when in heat. You have probably made the association between the words “cathouse” and “pussy”. If you haven’t, this is it. ‘Cathouse’ is a slang word to describe a … Continue reading →
If there are big cats, why are there no big dogs?
The answer is found in evolution. Through evolution nature created the Big Cats. Conventionally, these are referred to as cats who have the ability to roar, namely the leopard, lion, tiger and jaguar. Evolution has not provided us with wild … Continue reading →
Is the golden age of pet cats over?
In the 1950s, more new cat breeds were created than at any time before or since. In those far off days, criticism of the cat for destroying wildlife was relatively uncommon. Of course this was well before the internet. Internet … Continue reading →
Why are big cats like lions and tigers stronger than big dogs and wolves, but domestic dogs are stronger than domestic cats?
The answer to this question is actually straightforward. Because of circumstance and because the Near Eastern wildcat can be domesticated, it was domesticated about 10,000 years ago. The Near Eastern wildcat (aka North African wildcat) is quite a small animal. … Continue reading →
If cats are feline what are dogs?
If cats are feline what are dogs? Dogs are “canine”. Below I set out the origin of the words “feline” and “canine”. Google also tells us that the use of the word canine has increased significantly from the 19th century … Continue reading →
Kilkenny Cats
‘Kilkenny Cats’ refers to soldiers who fight with tenacity and conviction. However, the phrase originates in cat cruelty. It is said that the cat’s aloofness is partly the reason why people were and continue to be cruel to cats. However, … Continue reading →
Cats would have saved Europe from the plague
By Gina Shahbander Cats would have saved Europe from the Plague. Europe in the 13th century did not understand the concept of an allergy caused by cat’s dander. They accused the cats of stealing people’s breath, they also did not … Continue reading →
Pictures of mummified cats as found in situ
This is an interesting photograph as it shows a group of mummified cats as found and in situ in a tomb. The tomb is in the King Userkaf pyramid complex at the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, south of Cairo. Purpose? … Continue reading →