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Is the tortoise-shell cat a native cat? Is the tortoise-shell cat auspicious or evil?

The hawksbill cat is not a native cat, but a specific cat color. The coat color of the hawksbill cat is black, orange and white, forming a mottled pattern. It belongs to a unique gene combination and does not belong to a specific cat breed. Therefore, the hawksbill cat can be either a native cat or other kinds of cats.

As for whether the tortoise-shell cat is a blessing or a curse, there is no scientific basis to support this statement. This concept mainly comes from ancient superstitions and supernatural beliefs. It is generally believed that the tortoise-shell cat has auspicious symbolic meaning and can bring good luck. However, this is only a part of traditional beliefs and has not been scientifically verified.