Feline Evolution: A Pictorial Journey
Published August 6, 2009
I have viewed some really amazing cat videos on YouTube over the years. This morning, however, while searching for a particular one I wished to share, I "accidently" found this one, which so incredibly trumped the video I had planned to feature; I was deeply inspired to write something about it.
African Wildcat photo via Wikipedia
In my opinion, the person that created the video certainly displays a great love, understanding and admiration for the feline species. It clearly and imaginately demonstrates how over time how so many of our housecats have "morphed" into the many breeds of cat, each with their unique shape, color patterns and even their distinct personalities. I was blown away seeing how these different breeds may have come to exist through skillful selective breeding by cat fanciers with strong vision.
But what I found so extraordinary about this video is that we can see in real time, a fast-forward through the evolution of the feline species. Not only was it entertaining, but quite informative.
Included in the video are, the American Curl, American Shorthair, Birman, Black cat, British Shorthair, Burmese, Egyptian Mau, Exotic, Ginger Cat, Havana Brown, Himalayan, Ruddy Abyssinian, Maine Coon, Oriental Shorthair, Persian, Ragdoll, Russian Blue, Russian Siberian, Turkish Van, Scottish Fold ( both shorthair and longhair) Siamese, Sphynx, Tabby, Tuxedo, and domestic and of course the original African wild cat.
I do hope you do take the time to enjoy this rather unique four- minute-long video as much as I did. I actually was moved to tears from the great love and appreciation I hold for our cats, while viewing the video uploaded to YouTube by Falcongeorge. It was, for me a true tribute to our beloved felines and their incredible journey through history and one which I could not wait to share with other cat lovers.
Visit http://www.youtube.com/user/falcongeorge for more enchanting feline videos.
Were you moved by this extraordinary feline journey? Please leave a comment and share your feelings.
Shortly after retiring as a social worker and psychotherapist, I discovered my "writer's voice"…
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What a joy to watch these beautiful felines! Oh, such sweet faces! I've had cats all my life (60 yrs) and I have loved each one. Each cat has her own distinct personality. Each is beautiful --- from the highly bred to the feral. I have had them all and have been blessed by their lives. Thank you for bringing these lovely faces to our attention.
An amazing video...and Barbara, I can tell that you are not a true cat owner because those of us who are, we all know that you can not completely "own" a cat. The cat owns you. In a cat's eyes, everything belongs to a cat.