Manx
Felis catus
Mammalia
COMMON
Stats
- Lifespan
- 12-18 yrs
- Size
- Medium
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Activity
- Crepuscular
- Social
- Solitary
- Biome
- Human settlements
- Range
- Worldwide
- Movement
- Walking
- Breeding
- Live birth
- Defense
- Speed
- Status
- Common
About
A naturally tailless breed originating from the Isle of Man, where a genetic mutation became fixed in the island's isolated cat population. Manx cats are known for their rounded rumps, long hind legs that give them a rabbit-like hop, and affectionate, dog-like temperament.
Life cycle
- 1.newborn cubA blind, helpless cub nurses constantly and depends on its mother for warmth and protection.
- 2.juvenileA lanky young cat learns to stalk and pounce, following adults to practice hunting.
- 3.adultFully grown, holding territory and hunting on its own.
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Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Carnivora
- Family
- Felidae
- Genus
- Felis
- Species
- Felis catus