abstract |
An overview of the most remarkable features of cats, both wild and domestic, that distinguish them from other animals, especially those of the totem group. The review was compiled in continuation of the tradition of preparing a selection of interesting facts about various remarkable animals of the Ukrainian fauna in the cycle ‘21 Facts about Unique Creatures’. The collection includes 4 sections: taxonomic block (5 items), morphological block (4 items), behavioural and ecological block (6 items), and cultural block (6 items). Popular sources on the Internet that are important for disseminating knowledge about these animals are also provided. The peculiarity of this review, unlike other cited sources, is equal attention to wild and domestic cats, since wild cats usually receive little attention. |
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