What is a polecat?
A polecat is not a cat, or a pole. It is a nocturnal European weasel.
“Sphynx cats aren't totally hairless. Most are covered in a fine peach-fuzz down that makes their skin feel like warm suede.”
Reference: Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
More facts about cats.
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Where did the Sphynx cat originate?
The Sphynx started in Toronto, Canada, in 1966, when a domestic cat gave birth to a hairless kitten named Prune due to a natural genetic mutation.
What is an "otter tail"?
The Labrador Retriever has a thick, rounded, tapering "otter tail" that works like a rudder, helping the dog steer while it swims.