Cats in Heraldry

The coat of arms of Benin, featuring
two natural leopards rampant.


Our subject today is a big one: heraldry, and specifically
the use and symbolism of cats (mostly wild cats) in heraldry. The subject of heraldry
can get complicated fast, but we’re sticking to some basics to keep it simple.
First, we'll look at what heraldry is and where it came from, and then we'll explore what cats