The Old Man & the Polydactyl Cat
Not only was Ernest Hemingway fond of cats, but his name has become synonymous with a particular feline genetic mutation, one that causes cats to have extra toes. While these polydactyl cats are not an actual breed, they are often referred to as, “Hemingway Cats,” in his honor.
It all started down in Key West…[CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PHOTOS & READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE]
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I’ve heard of them but haven’t had a chance to visit in person. Sounds fun! There was BTW a fun segment on The Splendid Table today (Saturday 6/29) on Tex Mex Cuisine as a regional cuisine. Thought you might enjoy it.
Very interesting. I never knew there were cats with extra toes or that Hemingway was such a huge fan of cats. You learn new things everyday.