Cats were highly prized by the ancient Egyptians, who considered them sacred. They were also valued by early sea merchants because they kept the ship's cargo free of rats and mice. Cats have also been the victim of superstition, especially black cats, which were thought to bring bad luck and the familiars of witches and demons.

Cats are skilled hunters and have an exquisite sense of balance thanks to their highly developed sense of smell, their delicate looking whiskers and their elegant tails, which come in varieties from sleek to fluffy.

Although cats have a reputation for being aloof and independent, they make loving and playful companions, and unlike dogs, they can live for as long as 20 years, and sometimes longer-the world's oldest living cat is named Kataleena. She lives in Australia and is 31 years old!

Many domestic cat breeds began as a naturally-occurring variety of domestic cats native to a specific geographic area. Others are man-made breeds, the result of generations of careful breeding for a desired look. Find all you need to know about cat breed information at http://www.catwebsite.org

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