What is a polecat?
A polecat is not a cat, or a pole. It is a nocturnal European weasel.
“Siberian cats are slow developers and can take up to five years to reach their full size.”
Reference: Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
More facts about cats.
More cat facts
What is the national cat of Russia?
The Siberian is considered the national cat of Russia and developed naturally in the country's brutally cold forests over hundreds of years.
How long does it take a Maine Coon to fully grow?
Maine Coons are slow to mature and can take three to five years to reach their full size, so a Maine Coon "kitten" can keep growing well past its second birthday.