The Egyptian mau is an elegant, spotted cat whose ancestry may date back 3,000 years to the cats whose images adorn the temples and halls of ancient Egypt. The name “mau” comes from the ancient Egyptian word for cat. Egyptian maus are known for their athleticism and are some of the f...
However, there are Egyptian Mau rescues in the U.S. where you can find purebred and mixed breed kittens and adult cats and pay the standard adoption fee. Due to its rarity, a pure breed Egyptian Mau can cost anywhere from $1,800-2,500. ©COULANGES/Shutterstock.com Kittens These kittens...
History of the Egyptian Mau The Egyptians were well known not only as lovers of cats but also as worshipers of them. In the Book of the Dead, Ra, the God of the Sun, is portrayed as a spotted Tabby cat. He is depicted in Egyptian art as slaying the serpent Apep. In many Egyptian...