Scientists at Washington University have got it right. An archaeological dig at the ancient Chinese farming village of Quanhucun has uncovered the remains of humans and cats who lived side-by-side at some point around 5,300 years ago. Why did cats move in with people? All that grain! By … [Read more...] about Five Thousand Years on
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Fascinating Facts on Cats
Today I want to share with you some fascinating facts about us, your feline friends. Exceptional Ears We have 32 muscles in our ears (you humans have only 12). This gives us superb mobility in our ears, so we hear you opening of the tin of cat food from the other end of the house. … [Read more...] about Fascinating Facts on Cats
Fudge is one in three thousand
Tortoiseshells, as you know, are female. The X chromosome, or Kiss chromosome as it's called down my way, shows up in tortoiseshell markings. If you don't know why this is, you can see an explanation of why tortoiseshells are always female But this brings us to Fudge. In my younger days … [Read more...] about Fudge is one in three thousand
Maneki Neko
Black Happy Maneki Neko What about this little black neko? It's about time that someone recognised the supreme good fortune attached to a black cat. When you combine the black cat with the maneki neko image, you have double the good luck! What's a Maneki Neko? I wondered myself for some … [Read more...] about Maneki Neko