Persian cats are best known for their flat faces, luxurious coats and sweet nature. But considering their numerous health issues, how long do Persian cats live? Persian cats are one of the world's ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Persian cats, with their luscious coats and distinctively ...

According to some organizations, this controversial breed isn't even a distinct breed. To some, the Himalayan cat, or the Colorpoint Persian, is like a Persian cat wearing Siamese cat clothes.