# Russian Blue Cat (*Felis catus*) The Russian Blue Cat is a beautiful pet with soft, blue-gray fur and bright green eyes. They are friendly and love to play with their human friends. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Also known as:** Russian Blue ![Russian Blue Cat](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424699/objects/4445.jpg) ## Appearance The Russian Blue Cat has a distinctive short, dense double coat of shimmering blue-grey fur with silver tipping, giving it a unique lustrous appearance. It features striking vivid green eyes and an elegant, slender body, making it visually distinct from other domestic breeds. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Carnivora - **Family:** Felidae - **Genus:** Felis ## Interesting facts - Russian Blues have special padded paws that help them walk super silently! - Their soft voice is often described as a gentle meow, a tiny trill, or even a 'whisper'. - Their stunning green eyes are actually blue when they are born, changing later! - These cats are sometimes called 'Archangel Cats' due to their northern Russian origins. ## Special abilities - **Hypoallergenic Secret:** Russian Blue Cats produce less of a common allergen, making them a better choice for some sensitive people. - **Emerald Gaze:** Russian Blue Cats have intense green eyes that give them excellent low-light vision for spotting moving objects. - **Whisper Paws:** Russian Blue Cats have padded paws and an agile build that helps them move quietly and stealthily. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 46-51 cm - **Weight:** 3.5-5.5 kg - **Lifespan:** 15-20 years - **Speed:** 40 km/h - **Litter Size:** 3-6 - **Gestation:** 63-65 days ## Diet & Feeding Russian Blue Cats are carnivores that mainly eat meat, usually from their food bowls! - **Primary Foods:** Commercial cat food, Mice, Small birds, Insects - **Foraging Method:** Ambush ## Ecological connections - **Hunts:** [House Mouse](https://www.snappit.app/explore/house-mouse) (*Mus musculus*) — A common prey item for outdoor cats. - **Hunts:** [Brown Rat](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-rat) (*Rattus norvegicus*) — Larger prey for skilled domestic cats. - **Hunts:** [House Sparrow](https://www.snappit.app/explore/house-sparrow) (*Passer domesticus*) — A small bird sometimes caught by outdoor cats. - **Depends on:** [Human](https://www.snappit.app/explore/human) (*Homo sapiens*) — Completely dependent on humans for food and shelter. ## 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 Always be gentle and respectful when playing with cats. They love attention but need their space too! ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Russian Blue 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 Russian Blue Cat? 46-51 cm ### How much does Russian Blue Cat weigh? 3.5-5.5 kg ### How long does Russian Blue Cat live? 15-20 years ### How fast can Russian Blue Cat move? 40 km/h ### What does Russian Blue Cat eat? Russian Blue Cats are carnivores that mainly eat meat, usually from their food bowls! ### How does Russian Blue Cat hunt? Ambush ### How many babies does Russian Blue Cat usually have? 3-6 ## 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: [Russian Blue Cat: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/russian-blue-cat)