Marco Polo — "They have a kind of animal that is like a cat, but it is much larger, and it has…"
They have a kind of animal that is like a cat, but it is much larger, and it has a very beautiful fur.
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From 'The Travels of Marco Polo', likely referring to a leopard or tiger
Date: c. 1300
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