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Puma cat – it’s many names

PoC avatarPosted on May 14, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 14, 2022

Puma cat the name – this is a page that contains links to other pages about this wild cat and some detailed content on the famous and well used name. It is a subject that needs addressing as thoroughly as … Continue reading →

Posted in cat names | Tagged cat names, cougar, mountain lion, puma, wild cat

Dwarf cats and the origin of their names with first-hand stories

PoC avatarPosted on April 5, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 5, 2022

The dwarf cat and the origin of the breed names throws up some interesting stories if you are into the cat fancy. The dwarf cat has some interesting breed names. Dwarf cats are unusual and popular. People are interested in … Continue reading →

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The word ‘cougar’ is accidental so why are mountain lions called pumas and cougars?

PoC avatarPosted on January 9, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 9, 2022

I’ll tell you why mountain lions are called mountain lions and why they are also called cougars and pumas (and painters). Mountain lions Columbus is one of the first to call this cat a ‘lion’ because of its tawny coat … Continue reading →

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What does ‘tigrillo’ mean?

PoC avatarPosted on October 7, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 7, 2021

“Tigrillo” can mean at least two things! It can mean a high-energy coastal breakfast from South America with a bite made with green plantains. It is a traditional breakfast recipe from Ecuador. But note the word “bite” in that sentence. … Continue reading →

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Choose an interesting cat name which matches personality and use nicknames as well

PoC avatarPosted on August 6, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 6, 2021

Pamela Merritt in her book The Way of Cats would agree with Mark Twain in how to name your cat companion. She says that the naming of your cat is an important decision because it has a lifetime influence on … Continue reading →

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What is a catamount animal?

PoC avatarPosted on July 22, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 22, 2021

The word “catamount” is an abbreviation of “cat of the mountain” or “cat o’ mountain” or even “cat a mountain”. In the past it was often used to refer to any wild cat species but today it is a fanciful … Continue reading →

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Can I change my cat’s name?

PoC avatarPosted on July 9, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 9, 2020

The question is really asking whether your cat will recognise his name if you change it. You are naturally concerned that your cat has got used to his name, perhaps given to him by a cat rescue centre or a … Continue reading →

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Why do mountain lions have so many names?

PoC avatarPosted on July 3, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 3, 2020

The reason is twofold. This famous wild cat species has a very wide distribution across the Americas although it is shrinking. Also, it has been recognised and recorded for many hundreds of years which has given widely disparate races and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cat names, cougar, cougar and human behavior, mountain lion, puma, puma distribution, puma range | Leave a reply

Do Sphynx cats come from Egypt?

PoC avatarPosted on April 15, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 15, 2020

Sphynx cats do not come from Egypt. There could not be a worse place for a hairless cat.

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Picture of a ‘tiger cat’

PoC avatarPosted on April 1, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 1, 2020

This is an excellent picture of a ‘tiger cat’ which is unrelated to the cat family but is a carnivores marsupial called the tiger quoll or spotted-tail quoll. Wikipedia calls it a tiger quoll. The name ‘tiger cat’ is a … Continue reading →

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