The Egyptian Mau is a small-to-medium-sized cat breed. Its lithe and muscular body gives the appearance of grace, strength, and substance. There are several unique characteristics of Egyptian Maus ...

That’s no small feat considering the coordination and cash it takes to bring cats from Cairo to New York and then Washington, D.C. Bell estimates the flights for the cats cost about $400.

Archaeologists know that cats later became an important part of Egyptian life and religion. After about 330 B.C., Egyptians even bred felines near temples to be sacrificed as offerings and mummified .