# Burmese Cat (*Felis catus*) A Burmese Cat is a muscular, affectionate breed with a short, glossy coat. It is people-oriented and playful. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Homes and apartments; warm spots - **Also known as:** Burmese ![Burmese Cat](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424828/objects/4448.jpg) ## Appearance The Burmese Cat has a short, fine, and glossy coat, giving it a sleek appearance. It comes in rich, warm colors like sable brown, chocolate, and blue, often with golden or green expressive eyes. Its muscular body and rounded head give it a distinctive, elegant look. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Carnivora - **Family:** Felidae - **Genus:** Felis ## Interesting facts - All modern Burmese cats trace ancestry to one cat, Wong Mau, from Myanmar! - Burmese cats are called 'brick wrapped in silk' due to their surprisingly muscular bodies! - Burmese cats can live a very long time, some recorded over 20 years! - They often follow their owners from room to room, just like a loyal dog! ## Special abilities - **Vocal Virtuoso:** Burmese Cats can produce a wide range of unique chirps and purrs, helping them communicate clearly with their human family. - **Agile Acrobats:** Burmese Cats have a strong, muscular build that helps them climb, jump, and play with surprising speed and grace. - **Curiosity Commanders:** Burmese Cats possess a keen intelligence and playful nature that helps them explore new things and solve little puzzles. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 30-45 cm - **Weight:** 3-6 kg - **Lifespan:** 10-17 years - **Speed:** 35 km/h - **Litter Size:** 3-8 - **Gestation:** 63-67 days ## Diet & Feeding These friendly felines are carnivores that primarily eat meat, often provided by their human families. - **Primary Foods:** commercial cat food, small rodents, birds, insects - **Foraging Method:** Ambush ## Ecological connections - **Hunts:** [House Mouse](https://www.snappit.app/explore/house-mouse) (*Mus musculus*) — Hunts small rodents like mice around homes and farms. - **Hunts:** [House Sparrow](https://www.snappit.app/explore/house-sparrow) (*Passer domesticus*) — May prey on common backyard birds, especially if outdoors. - **Symbiotic with:** [Domestic Dog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/domestic-dog) (*Canis familiaris*) — Often coexists peacefully with dogs as household companions. ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Whiskered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/whiskered): Possessing prominent sensory hairs or vibrissae, often around the snout. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Domesticated](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/domesticated): Domesticated refers to species that have been selectively bred and tamed by humans for specific purposes. - [Carnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/carnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Play gently and give them plenty of interaction. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Burmese Cat? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Burmese Cat? 30-45 cm ### How much does Burmese Cat weigh? 3-6 kg ### How long does Burmese Cat live? 10-17 years ### How fast can Burmese Cat move? 35 km/h ### What does Burmese Cat eat? These friendly felines are carnivores that primarily eat meat, often provided by their human families. ### Where is Burmese Cat usually found? Homes and apartments; warm spots ### How does Burmese Cat hunt? Ambush ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Burmese Cat: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/burmese-cat)