Old Deuteronomy Old Deuteronomy Old Deuteronomy is a character in T. S. Eliot's "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats" and its musical adaptation, "Cats". In Eliot's original poem, Old Deuteronomy is described as an ancient, wise cat who has "lived many lives in succession" and is respected by the other cats and humans (and perhaps even dogs) in his environment. His name derives from Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Old Testament of the Bible, which shares the central element of law with the character (who is a magistrate). "Cats" expands on the theme of wisdom by depicting Deuteronomy as the leader
Rock-haunting ringtail possum Plum ("Terminalia ferdinandiana"), and "Owenia vernicosa". Leaves eaten include "Flagelleria indica", "Pouteria sericea" and Vine Reedcane. Some known predators of the rock-haunting ringtail possum are the Dingo ("Canis lupus dingo"), the Oenpelli Python ("Morelia oenpelliensis"), the Olive Python ("Liasis olivaceous"), quolls ("Dasyurus" spp.), owls (Strigiformes), feral cats ("Felis catus"), domestic dogs ("Canis lupus familiaris") and humans ("Homo sapiens"). The rock-haunting ringtail possum spends a large amount of time participating in sentinel behaviour to avoid predators. It perches on branches or ledges and scans the area for danger. In an attempt to deter predators and to warn others, this possum beats