From: Michael Blair <amfortas@h...>
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 19:06:02 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [GZG] [Way OT] Re: Pumas
Big cats have some bone in their throat or somewhere thereabouts so they cannot purr, small cats do not and can purr continuously. Of course some big cats are smaller than small cats... As Terry Pratchett said "If cats looked like frogs we would realise what bastards they are". The Evil Kitten knows no fear of anything save for the tumble dryer (no idea why) and will cheerfully cause carnage on the tabletop  and she loves pushing things over edges. She has also been seen sitting inside my foamcore buildings which have somewhat surprisingly survived her not inconsiderable weight. Recommended is Mystery Cats of the World by Dr.Karl PN Shuker. One of that rare breed, a good sensible book on cryptozoology.