Slideshow · Animals
The Wild Cats That Became Medieval Art Stars
Centuries before European naturalists documented the Americas, medieval monks painted bizarre cats with elongated bodies, tiny rounded ears, and otter-like faces. Meet the jaguarundi, a solitary New W
By Most Viral Today
1 hour ago
The Wild Cats That Became Medieval Art Stars 
25. Would You Have Recognised This As A Cat? 
24. The Cat That Deserves More Internet Fame 
23. Why People Mistake It For Other Animals - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
22. The Threats Facing This Unusual Wild Cat 
21. Camera Traps Help Scientists Find Them 
20. Why Is It So Rarely Seen? 
19. The Red Jaguarundi Looks Like A Little Fox-Cat - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
18. The Grey Jaguarundi Looks Like A Tiny Panther 
17. How Did Artists Draw Animals They Had Never Seen? 
16. Sometimes Medieval Animals Were Completely Ridiculous 
15. Medieval Artists Loved Drawing Weird Cats - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
14. Medieval Bestiaries Were Basically Animal Encyclopedias 
13. It Makes Some Very Unexpected Sounds 
12. Baby Jaguarundis Are Even Cuter 
11. It Is A Surprisingly Good Hunter - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
10. Where Does This Little Cat Actually Live? 
9. Yes, It Can Climb Trees 
8. It Can Stand And Move Like A Little Weasel 
7. It Looks Like A Cat That Forgot To Be A Cat - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
6. Did Medieval Artists Accidentally Draw Jaguarundis? 
5. Why Medieval Artists Drew Animals So Differently 
4. The Medieval Paintings That Started The Mystery 
3. It Comes In Two Very Different Colours - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
2. Why Does This Cat Look So Different? 
1. Meet The Jaguarundi - Advertisement🔥 UP NEXT IN THIS SERIES◫ 16 Slides
15 Best Small Pets for Kids, Ranked
Explore the best low-maintenance, kid-friendly small pets ranked by temperament, lifespan, and daily care needs, plus why adopting from a local rescue beats impulse holiday shopping.
Centuries before European naturalists documented the Americas, medieval monks painted bizarre cats with elongated bodies, tiny rounded ears, and otter-like faces. Meet the jaguarundi, a solitary New World predator that looks uncanny beside 800-year-old manuscript art.
Swipe or tap ▶ to begin the countdown
©Bibliothèque nationale de France / Manu & other / Rainforest
