What is a polecat?
A polecat is not a cat, or a pole. It is a nocturnal European weasel.
“The Scottish Fold traces back to Susie, a white barn cat with folded ears found on a farm in Perthshire, Scotland, in 1961 by shepherd William Ross.”
Reference: Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
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What causes a Scottish Fold's folded ears?
A Scottish Fold's folded ears come from a gene mutation that affects cartilage throughout the body, which can lead to painful joint and bone problems called osteochondrodysplasia.
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Scotland's national animal is the unicorn, a mythical creature that has appeared on Scottish royal coats of arms since the 1400s.