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For millions of years. It is thought that the oldest "true" cat was Proailurus. It lived in what is now Europe and Asia, around 25 million years ago. It was a small predator, slightly larger than a modern domestic cat.
The modern Domestic Cat species is believed to have been around for more than 10,000 years.
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∙ 14y agoCats have been around for ages and Egyptians worshiped them. They have been around for more than 3000 years.
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∙ 12y agoFor 9,500 years
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Since before ancient Egyptian times has the domesticated cat existed.
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∙ 15y agoAs long as the earth has been here.
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∙ 13y agoalmost 500 years
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∙ 12y agoAbout 8000 years ago.
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How long do manx cats live?
Manx cats will live to be 20-years old and beyond with regular veterinary care and proper diet. The greatest health threat to the Manx is being overweight. Manx cats mature around 5 years of age.
How much does a manx cat cost?
same as any other cat...also if you have one or want one a little tip they behhave the same as other cats there is just one bad thing and that is there balence is not good because they have no tail also may i surgesst to look on www.youtube.com and search "manx cats" Actually despite their lack of a long tail, they still have excellent balance. They are usually jumpers as well. They love to see eye-to-eye with their owners and will jump on furniture. The price of a Manx will depend on the breeder, your location, the pedigree. Watch out for people that say they have "purebred" Manx. They are usually *not* a responsible breeder.
What animals are decomposer in the Long Island Sound?
Dogs and Cats are common to have been around on Long Island at the most.
How long have animals been on earth?
Cats have been on Earth a very long time, though it's a bit uncertain just when they began to evolve. It appears that the earliest cats were alive about 40 million years ago. These primitive cats evolved into the cats we are familiar with today.
What does a manx cat look like?
A manx is a cat that has no tail. The taillessness is genetic and not the result of an accident or deliberate cruelty. Sometimes a manx cat has no tail at all, sometimes they have a very short tail (one or two caudal vertebrae), also they have six toes on each foot! A Manx cat also as long back legs and short front legs , which make them jump high !
How long do manx cats live?
Manx cats will live to be 20-years old and beyond with regular veterinary care and proper diet. The greatest health threat to the Manx is being overweight. Manx cats mature around 5 years of age.
Does a Manx cat have long fur?
Manx cats have a double coat. The shorter inner coat is extremely fine, and the outer coat is usually medium in length, although I have seen the occasional long haired manx. They too, have the undercoat.
How long have Persian cats been around?
Persians have been around for over thousand years
Can you breed a bobtail manx cat and a normal long tailed cat?
Yes as long as you make sure the female is bigger than the male if there is a size difference between the two cats.
What kinds of animals live in long island sound?
Dogs and Cats are common to have been around on Long Island at the most.
Kitten with no tail and she has long hair what kind is she?
A siamese manx
Did the ocelot live when the Maya did?
Cats have been around long before humans, over two million years.
How much does a manx cat cost?
same as any other cat...also if you have one or want one a little tip they behhave the same as other cats there is just one bad thing and that is there balence is not good because they have no tail also may i surgesst to look on www.youtube.com and search "manx cats" Actually despite their lack of a long tail, they still have excellent balance. They are usually jumpers as well. They love to see eye-to-eye with their owners and will jump on furniture. The price of a Manx will depend on the breeder, your location, the pedigree. Watch out for people that say they have "purebred" Manx. They are usually *not* a responsible breeder.
How long is a cats tail?
depends on the breed some have very long tails some have none This depends on the cat. Manx cats may have no tail at all, or may have an inch (2.5 cm) or less tail. Domestic shorthair cats' tails seem to range from about eight inches (20cm) to about 12 inches (30cm).
Do mice have long tails or sort stubby tails?
Mice have long tails. If there stubby it means there a Manx. :) I have 1 Manx, and 2 normal mice. One of the normal ones (Gwen) Had 9 babies :) I have been picking them up since they was 3 days old and there doing great! :) -AH
When cats started to get abandoned?
Cats have been abandoned by careless owners as long as cats have been pets. The modern era has no monopoly on animal cruelty.
Do cats need their tails?
Yes they do, that is why God made them with tails. It helps them to balance and also shows their moods, but the real reason is for balance. However the Manx cat is born without tails, which is a genetic "fault", like the baldness in the Egyptian hairless cat
