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CATS ON STAMPS: Angora

CATS ON STAMPS: Angora

The Angora is a cat breed that was developed in Turkey and was the result of a cross between a reddish-brown Abyssinian and a chocolate-masked, light brown Siamese. Turkish Angoras are one of the oldest natural cat breeds, originating from central Anatolia. The breed...
CATS ON STAMPS: The Siberian Forest Cat

CATS ON STAMPS: The Siberian Forest Cat

The Siberian Forest Cat is a semi-long-haired cat and, like the Norwegian Forest Cat and the Maine Coon, is a natural breed. The breed, as the name suggests, originated in Russia and Ukraine. The breed was first recognized by the World Cat Federation in 1992, and by...
CATS ON STAMPS: Egyptian Mau

CATS ON STAMPS: Egyptian Mau

Egyptian Maus are a small to medium sized short haired cat breed. They are one of the few naturally spotted breeds of domestic cats. The spots of the Mau appear only on the tips of the hairs on its coat. It is considered a rare breed. Todays stamp showing the Egyptian...