What cat breeds are there? A guide to the functions of a cat's tail
The cat is a very cute creature and can be divided into domestic cats and wild cats. Many people choose certain breeds to keep as pets. Cats are very agile in their movements and good at jumping. They are found all over the world and are the natural enemies of mice; their cries make mice very afraid. There are many cat breeds, and different breeds also differ in color. Let's take a closer look below at what cat breeds there are and what functions the tail has.
1. What cat breeds are there?
1. Shorthair cats
The main breeds of shorthair cats include the British Shorthair, American Shorthair, Oriental Shorthair, European Shorthair, Siamese, Burmese (divided into American Burmese and European Burmese), Havana Brown, curl cats (four breeds), Singapore Cat, Manx (Isle of Man Cat), Egyptian Mau, Bengal, Scottish Fold, American Curl, California Spangled, Canadian Hairless (Sphynx), Russian Blue, Japanese Bobtail, Abyssinian, Korat, Bombay, and the Asian group (including the Burmilla).
2. Longhair cats
The main breeds of longhair cats include the Persian, Himalayan, Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest Cat, Chinchilla, Birman, Turkish Van, Siberian, Angora, Ragdoll, and Somali.
3. Dragon Li cat
The Dragon Li cat refers to a natural cat, a breed with an independent personality that is very cheerful and loves to move around. It is very dependent on its owner and very loyal to its owner. The Dragon Li cat is very easy to keep and does not need much effort; it only needs an appropriate amount of food and clean water.
4. Persian cat
The Persian cat is a very typical pet cat breed and is a crossbred cat breed. It looks chubby and tiger-like, and is very cute.
2. What functions does a cat's tail have?
1. Coordinating the body and maintaining balance
A cat's tail can coordinate all parts of the body and help complete various movements and physiological activities such as jumping, climbing, and running. For example, if a cat jumps down from a very high place, it can easily get injured from the fall, so the tail plays a buffering role.
2. Expressing its emotions
A cat's tail shows different states under different emotions. For example, when a cat is very excited, it will wag its tail vigorously; if it is in pain, its tail will keep trembling. If a cat encounters a danger signal or is fighting, its tail will make a hissing sound to scare off the enemy. When it wants to eat, it will raise its tail upright, and when it wants to sleep, it will curl its tail up and curl up beside its owner.
3. Driving away mosquitoes and insects
Like most creatures, the tail can drive away harmful pests such as mosquitoes and flies. Especially in the hot summer, you may see them swinging their tails from time to time.