What are the breeds of cats? What is the purpose of the tail?

Cats are very lovely creatures, which can be divided into domestic cats and wild cats. Many people will choose some species to keep as pets. Cats are very sensitive and good at jumping. They are distributed all over the world. They are the natural enemies of mice. Their calls frighten the mice very much. There are many varieties of cats, and the colors of different kinds are also different. let's learn more about the breeds of cats. What is the purpose of the tail?

What are the breeds of cats?

1. Short-haired cats

The main breeds of short-haired cats are British short-haired cat, American short-haired cat, oriental short-haired cat, European short-haired cat, Siamese cat, Burmese cat (American Burmese cat and European Burmese cat), Havana cat, curly cat (four breeds), Singapore cat, Isle of Man cat (Isle of Man cat), Egyptian cat, Bengal cat, Scottish fold-eared cat, American curly cat, California shiny cat, Canadian hairless cat (Sphinx cat), Russian Blue Cat, Japanese short-tailed Cat, Abyssinia Cat, Ah Lat Cat, Mumbai Cat, Asian Cat Group (including Pomilla Cat).

2. long-haired cats

The main breeds of long-haired cats are Persian cat, Himalayan cat, Maine cat, Norwegian forest cat, ginger cat, Berman cat, Turkish van cat, Siberian cat, Angora cat, puppet cat and Somali cat.

3. Civet cats

Civet cat refers to the natural cat, is an independent, very cheerful, sports cat breed, very dependent on the owner, very loyal to the owner. Civet cats are very easy to raise, do not need a lot of energy, just need proper rations and water.

4. Persian cats

Persian cat is a very typical pet cat breed, is a hybrid cat breed, the appearance of tiger head, is very cute.

What is the function of a cat's tail?

1. Coordinate the body and keep balance

The cat's tail can coordinate all parts of the body to complete a variety of jumping, climbing, running and other movements and physiological activities. For example, if a cat jumps from a high place, it is easy to fall, so its tail will act as a buffer.

2. Express your emotions

Cats' tails behave differently in different emotions. For example, cats will shake their tails hard when they are very excited, and their tails will keep shaking if they are in pain. If the cat encounters a danger signal or fights, its tail will hiss and scare off the enemy. When it wants to eat, it will put its tail up, and when it wants to sleep, it will curl up its tail and curl up next to its owner.

3. Drive away mosquitoes

Like most creatures, tails can ward off mosquitoes and flies, especially in hot summer, where you can see them wagging their tails from time to time.