TerraNibble t1_iw9ni5f wrote on November 14, 2022 at 12:21 AM Reply to TIL that the Egyptian Mau is the oldest cat breed in the world, dating back at least 3000 years. by ReddVevyy I also heard that the cats (quite BIG actually) were used as guard cats for some Egyptian tombs. Not too unbelievable if you've ever been attacked by a (wild / angry / kung fu trained) cat!! Permalink 3
TerraNibble t1_iw9ni5f wrote
Reply to TIL that the Egyptian Mau is the oldest cat breed in the world, dating back at least 3000 years. by ReddVevyy
I also heard that the cats (quite BIG actually) were used as guard cats for some Egyptian tombs. Not too unbelievable if you've ever been attacked by a (wild / angry / kung fu trained) cat!!