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Polydactyl Cats

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Polydactyl Cats game quiz
"My cat has thumbs. Really, he does. Cats with extra digits on their paws are called Polydactyl, so we named him Ptero, like a Pterodactyl. His brother, who lives with my brother and his wife, is named Digit, because he also has extra digits."

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1. Polydactyly is an extremely rare trait among cats worldwide.
    True
    False


2. Polydactyly is generally a harmful mutation in cats.
    True
    False


3. Which of these names are polydactyls NOT commonly known as?
    Freak Cats
    Hemingway Cats
    Mitten Cats
    Thumb Cats


4. There are cases of polydactyl humans.
    True
    False


5. Polydactyly in cats is unique to North American cats.
    True
    False


6. Polydactyly is less common among cats than other mammals.
    True
    False


7. Polydactyly, in its more common and non-harmful manifestation, is a dominant trait.
    True
    False


8. What are the most common minor problems associated with polydactyls?
    claw issues (ingrown nails, etc.)
    mental problems (stupidity, etc.)
    joint problems (hip dysplasia, etc.)
    behavior problems (aggressiveness, etc.)


9. Why was polydactyly deliberately bred out of Maine Coons (a large cat characterized by its beautiful neck ruff of fur), despite folk belief that the extra toes acted as snowshoes and helped in hunting?
    polydactyly is ugly
    people in Maine didn't want their cats hunting
    breed standards made no allowance for extra toes
    polydactyly is a harmful mutation


10. Polydactyly can be found in large cats as well, such as leopards.
    Yes
    No


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Compiled Jun 28 12