The Munchkin cat breed originated in the US in the early 1980s, with Sandra Hochenedel finding a pregnant cat with short legs named Blackberry. And her kittens, some of whom inherited the trait. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t69d31yK_iM |
| What is the animal’s habitat? | |
| Munchkin cats are strictly indoor cats. They are not equipped to survive in the wild. |
| 2 Physical characteristics | |
The Munchkin cat is a medium sized cat,moderate in body type and head shape, with a thick, plush coat.The Munchkin cat’s eye color can be blue, brown, green, and yellow. Their fur can come in complex patterns like tabby, bicolor, or in stripes. They can also just be black or white.The average lifespan of a Munchkin cat is between 12 to 15 years. THey can weigh up to 5 to 9 pounds. |
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| 3 Natural selection | 4 |
| The natural selection of these cats was their thicker coats of fur and a larger body size leading to the characteristics we see in modern Siberians. | Munchkin cat’s short legs are the result of naturally occurring genetic mutation, specifically chondrodysplasia.This causes disposition dwarfism. |