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Cat Behavior
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Ever wonder why cats behave like they do' Bust the myths and find out why.
Did you know cats played a large role in ancient Egyptian society' They even became deities -- Mafdet (goddess of justice) and Bast (goddess of war). And while these creatures aren't held in such high esteem today, there is still an aura of mystery and a particular presence a cat has. Even their behavior is quite dissimilar to that other favorite domestic pet: the dog. With a little understanding of the feline...
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