Looking for an exotic cat with grace, flare and maybe even a little speed? Look no further than the Egyptian Mau. This cat has a unique physical appearance and an interesting mental alertness. The Egyptian Mau dates back to around 1550 B.C. and is said to have roots further back into the Ancient Egypt time period. There different paintings and manuscripts that depict this breed in the every day life of villagers and royalty. In fact, most of the scenes are of the cat around the temple. It is said the cat was admired and possibly worshipped by Pharaoh and other kings. The Mau’s name in ancient Egyptian actually means sun so he could’ve been worshipped as a sun god. The Mau may also have been worshipped for his excessive speed which has been clocked at 30mph. Learn more or call your veterinarian Aurora, CO.
