Black Smoke Maine Coon With Gold Eyes Looks Like She Could Be A Magical Creature
Cats have long been viewed as otherworldly creatures, with their air of aloofness, tendency to land on their feet, and ability to see in the dark. Ancient Egyptians revered cats as divine beings, but cats in the Middle Ages were linked to the devil and killed alongside supposed witches. Even now, it can sometimes seem unnerving how cats are cute and cuddly little kitties while simultaneously being fierce predators with sharp teeth, deadly claws, and lightning-fast reflexes. Letty, a polydactyl Maine coon, certainly exemplifies the notion of a cat as a magical creature.
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Letty looks like she just wandered in from the set of an epic fantasy movie, or perhaps like she's been cosplaying as a lion in her spare time. The TikTok video, captioned "She's so fun to look at!", shows off her fuzzy good looks as she basks in the sunlight streaming in the window while a person pets her huge head. Other videos of the sweet Maine coon show off her impressive mane, enormous size, black-smoke coloring, long ear tufts, and adorably fluffy paws — what the viewer of a different Letty video dubbed as "Muppet murder mittens."
What are the typical characteristics of a Maine coon cat?
The Maine coon cat is truly the gentle giant of the cat world. It's the largest of the cat breeds, topping the scales at 14 pounds for a female and a whopping 25 pounds for a male. These fluffy giants have thick fur that's double-layered, requiring brushing at least every other day to prevent mats and hairballs from forming. Intelligent, curious, and sociable, these cats are often described as doglike, since many of them enjoy playing fetch, learning tricks, splashing around in water, and following their owners around. They do well with children and other pets, thanks to their easygoing natures.
Identifying a Maine coon is usually pretty straightforward, given their huge size, tufted ears, and thick tail, but distinguishing between a Norwegian forest cat and a Maine coon can be a bit tricky, since both breeds are big and fluffy with friendly personalities. Of the two breeds, the Maine coon tends to have a wider muzzle, broader snout, and higher cheekbones — in other words, many Maine coons resemble lions, like Letty.