are cats originally desert animals
(Redirected from Desert cat). The Arabian Mau is a formal breed of domestic cat, originated from the desert cat, a short-haired landrace native to the desert of the Arabian Peninsula.It lives there in the streets and has adapted very well to the extreme climate.Redirected from Desert cat). The Arabian Mau is a formal breed of domestic cat, originated from the desert cat, a short-haired landrace native to the desert of the Arabian Peninsula.