What is a polecat?
A polecat is not a cat, or a pole. It is a nocturnal European weasel.
“The British Shorthair has the densest coat of any cat breed, with more hairs per square inch than any other feline, which gives it a crisp, plush feel.”
Reference: Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
More facts about cats.
More cat facts
Does catnip affect lions?
Catnip can affect lions and tigers as well as house cats. It excites them because it contains a chemical that resembles an excretion of the dominant female's urine.
A fact that may disturb
A cat's urine glows under a blacklight.