12 Maine Coon Cat Facts So Unreal It’s Hard To Believe They’re All True

Few cats are as instantly recognizable as the Maine Coon, with its massive frame and plumy tail. Yet this video suggests that even devoted fans may be missing much of the breed’s surprising backstory. According to the video, the Maine Coon’s origins are tangled up in legend, with one theory tying them to a famous French queen and another pointing toward seafaring Vikings. Which story holds up, and what else lies hidden in the breed’s history? Press play to explore twelve claims the creators present as remarkable, and judge for yourself which ones seem most believable.

Watch the full story in the video below.

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