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European wildcat in western Switzerland threatened by mating with domestic cats

PoC avatarPosted on September 30, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 30, 2020

We know that the Scottish wildcat is either extinct in the wild in Scotland or very nearly so because of long-term hybridisation with domestic and feral cats. These two species i.e. the wildcat and the domestic cat readily mate. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Wildcat | Tagged cat genetics, DNA, european wildcat, european wildcat conservation and threats, genetics, Hybrid Cats, hybridization, switzerland | Leave a reply

Pictures of Swiss Cat Ladders

PoC avatarPosted on February 15, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 15, 2019

These photographs of Swiss cat ladders were taken by Brigitte Schuster (bar one which was taken by Mauro Piccardi/Alamy). I think they were taken in Bern and they are a delight. They are architectural in design and in some instances … Continue reading →

Posted in Pictures of Cats | Tagged cat products, indoor/outdoor cat, pictures of cats, switzerland | 1 Reply

Archaeological dig at £7m car park suggests hats were made from cats in medieval Norwich

PoC avatarPosted on January 2, 2015 by Michael BroadMarch 26, 2015

Domestic cats‘ pelts were used to line gloves with fur in 13th century Britain. Britain is the most civilised country in the world 😉 . This means that we have already been through a lot of the bad stuff that … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat History | Tagged cat fur trade, cat history, fur trade, history, switzerland | 5 Replies

Roast Cat For Christmas Dinner

PoC avatarPosted on November 27, 2014 by Michael BroadNovember 27, 2014

Roast cat for Christmas dinner is not some weird and macabre idea dreamt up by one of the internet sickos. The title to this post reflects reality in a bastion of civilized life and pretty scenery: Switzerland. There are about … Continue reading →

Posted in cat meat, Human to cat relationship | Tagged Animal laws, cat meat, switzerland | 18 Replies

Switzerland: black market in domestic cat pelts

PoC avatarPosted on July 12, 2013 by Michael BroadJuly 12, 2013

July 2013: Despite being belatedly banned in Switzerland, the fur trade in domestic cat pelts, still exists on the black market for three reasons: It is lucrative –  a blanket made of up to 12 domestic cat pelts can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Cruelty, Animal laws, Animal Rights, Cat Anatomy, Cat Coats, cat fur, Cat News, Cat Products | Tagged cat fur, cat fur trade, switzerland | 10 Replies

Some Swiss Farmers Eat Domestic Cats. Discuss

PoC avatarPosted on January 16, 2013 by Michael BroadJanuary 16, 2013

Philosophically speaking a lot of people find eating cats and dogs acceptable. I can really understand their argument. Although for me it is a horrible habit, a totally unacceptable activity. Perhaps my response is too emotional and illogical. If I … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Cruelty, Animal laws, Animal Rights, China, Dog, Human to cat relationship, Moggie, Respect Your Cat | Tagged cat meat, human to cat relationship, switzerland | 19 Replies

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