Persian (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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→‎Origin: Actually Pumas are lesser cats, as they are not in the genus Panthera and lack the ability to roar. Only Lions, Leopards, Jaguars, and Tigers are actual Big Cats.
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===Origin===
===Origin===
Its appearance is arguably more similar to {{wp|Siamese (cat)|Siamese cats}} than {{wp|Persian (cat)|Persian cats}}, and its species in Japanese is シャムネコ or "shamuneko" meaning "Siamese Cat". It is also similar to {{wp|big cat}}s such as {{wp|Puma (genus)|Puma}}s. The gem on its head makes it resemble a {{wp|Carbuncle (mythology)|Carbuncle}}, a Latin-American mythological beast which had a jewel on its forehead.  
Its appearance is arguably more similar to {{wp|Siamese (cat)|Siamese cats}} than {{wp|Persian (cat)|Persian cats}}, and its species in Japanese is シャムネコ or "shamuneko" meaning "Siamese Cat". It is also similar to wild cats such as {{wp|Puma (genus)|Puma}}s. The gem on its head makes it resemble a {{wp|Carbuncle (mythology)|Carbuncle}}, a Latin-American mythological beast which had a jewel on its forehead.  


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