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CATS ON STAMPS: The Maine Coon

CATS ON STAMPS: The Maine Coon

The Maine Coon is a long-haired cat. It originally originates from the New England area in the north-eastern United States, including the state of Maine, from which the cat takes its name. It is considered to be the first cat breed in the United States, but its...
CATS ON STAMPS: The wild cat

CATS ON STAMPS: The wild cat

The wild cat is a species in the cat family. It occurs in Europe, western Asia and Africa. The wild cat is considered the progenitor of the domestic cat, which is now most often perceived as an independent species. Historically, the wild cat was found in almost all of...
CATS ON STAMPS: Tibetan Temple Cat

CATS ON STAMPS: Tibetan Temple Cat

The Sacred Birman is a cat breed and is also known as the Tibetan Temple Cat. There is some dispute as to where it actually originates from, but it is believed that it originates from the East, where it was kept as a sacred animal, similar to the Siamese. Todays stamp...
CATS ON STAMPS: Leopard Cat

CATS ON STAMPS: Leopard Cat

The Asian leopard cat, also called Asian pygmy tiger cat or simply leopard cat, is a small feline that is common and widespread in Asia. The leopard cat mainly feeds on mice, which are mainly hunted at night. The cat got its name from the leopard-like spots. Todays...
CATS ON STAMPS: Charo

CATS ON STAMPS: Charo

Charo is a type of Siamese cat called a seal point Siamese. The Siamese breed is an ancient breed, dating back to the Royal Palaces of Siam, and one of the earliest pedigreed breeds to come to Australia. Todays stamp showing the Charo is from Australia and was issued...