What is a polecat?
A polecat is not a cat, or a pole. It is a nocturnal European weasel.
“With huge ears, big eyes, and a short wedge-shaped face, the Devon Rex has an elfin, almost alien look that has earned it nicknames like "pixie cat."”
Reference: Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
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Where was the Devon Rex discovered?
The Devon Rex was discovered in 1960 in Buckfastleigh, Devon, England, when Beryl Cox found a curly-coated kitten named Kirlee in a litter.
What is an "otter tail"?
The Labrador Retriever has a thick, rounded, tapering "otter tail" that works like a rudder, helping the dog steer while it swims.