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Manx cat

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Manx cat

Name:Manx cat

Alias:Manx

Outline:Carnivora

Family:Felidae

length:35cm

Weight:3.5-5.5kg

Life:8-12year

IUCN:LC

Trait:One of the eight most famous cats in the world, Edward VII's favorite pet

Manx cat Life habits and morphological characteristics

The head is round and strong, the facial muscles are round, the body is short, and the buttocks and thighs have obvious muscles. The most obvious feature is that it has no tail. To test whether a cat is a real Manx cat, you can see if you can put the tip of your thumb into the pit where the tail should grow. As for the tail that has degenerated into a thick and short one, it is another type of Manx cat. Its forelimbs are short and strong, the hind limbs are long and well-developed, the buttocks are high and the nose is high. When running, it jumps like a rabbit.
The body hair is divided into two layers. The short hair layer is close to the body surface, as tight as cotton; on the short hair layer, there are short outer hairs that extend outward.

Manx cat Distribution range and habitat

Native to the Isle of Man, UK

Manx cat Detailed Introduction

The Manx cat is an unusual tailless cat breed. Its body shape is similar to that of the British Shorthair cat, but its hind legs are longer than its front legs, so it walks like a rabbit.

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According to legend, the Manx cat boarded Noah's Ark one step later than other animals, and its tail was caught in the door, making it a tailless cat. However, during the breeding process, Manx cats with small tails, stumpy tails, and protruding tails can also be produced. In addition, the spine of Manx cats is also shorter than that of ordinary cats. Manx cats are strong, long-lived, and very intelligent. They are a well-known pet cat breed. The unique shape of the Manx cat has made it popular for hundreds of years. If it were a breed that only appeared today, it would be unlikely to be accepted because it is a cat produced by genetic deformity. A true purebred Manx cat has no tail at all, with only a dent in the place where the tail of an ordinary cat is.

The Isle of Man in the United Kingdom is located between the three British Isles, and it also has a strange name: "Isle of Man". The Manx cat is also known as the "Isle of Man's Manx Cat". The Manx cat is one of the eight famous cats in the world and is the favorite pet of Edward VII.

The Manx cat is divided into four variants due to the different degrees of tail shortness, and they have very attractive names: "Rumby tailless cat", "Rumby tailed cat", "Stonby tailed cat" and "Longi tailed cat". "Rumby tailless cat" has no trace of tail and is an ideal exhibition cat. "Rumby tailed cat" has a small protrusion on the tail, while "Stonby tailed cat" has a clear tail, and "Longi tailed cat" has no significant difference from ordinary cats. The Manx cat also has its long-haired variety, the Welsh cat.

The Isle of Man cat coin is one of the most popular precious metal commemorative coins in the world. The first coin in this series was issued in 1988, and since then, different Isle of Man cat coins have been issued every year. The coins produced by Pubole feature tailless cats in various forms, all of which are cute and adorable. There are many types, including gold, silver, and color. Generally, three kittens appear at the same time, either as a family or as brothers and sisters, with a warm and cute theme.

Manx cats are pet cats with many attractive features, and their wit and loyalty are the biggest attraction to their owners.


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