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The True Origins of One of the World’s Largest Cat Breeds

Maine Coons are the largest domestic cat breed in the world. Discover how this majestic and mysterious breed came to be.
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What is world's biggest cat? Get to know the largest cat breed

There are 41 species that fall under the Felidae – or cat – family, according to the International Society for Endangered Cats. No matter its size, your cat probably acts like it's an apex predator or ...
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The 20-Pound Maine Coon Cat’s Enormous Size, Explained

The Maine Coon has long reigned as one of the largest and most magnificent domestic cat breeds in the world. Males frequently weigh 13 to 19 pounds, and it’s not uncommon for some to even exceed 20 ...
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Maine Coon Cat Discovers Where Treats Are Kept and Won't Rest Until He's Devoured Them

As one pet mamma is discovering, a pantry door is no match for the power of a cat’s sense of smell! In a super-sweet clip on TikTok, Mojito, the Maine Coon cat, is scratching at the door, knowing that ...
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5 Cat Breeds Similar to Maine Coons, According to Vets

Big, fluffy and notoriously friendly, Maine Coons are one of the most popular cat breeds in the world amongst pet parents. These “gentle giants” have striking looks and warm, outgoing personalities ...
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Origin story of domestic cats rewritten by genetic analysis

Genetic evidence has revealed that domestic cats originated in North Africa and spread to Europe and East Asia in the past 2000 years, more recently than previously thought. Domestic cats (Felis catus ...