- Cat - Wikipedia
The cat (Felis catus), also referred to as the domestic cat or house cat, is a small domesticated carnivorous mammal It is the only domesticated species of the family Felidae Advances in archaeology and genetics have shown that the domestication of the cat occurred in the Near East around 7500 BC
- Domestic cat - National Geographic
There are at least 45 domestic breeds, which differ widely in features such as coat color, tail length, hair texture, and temperament, according to the Cat Fancier’s Association The Maine Coon
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- cat Facts | Britannica
Domestic cats, or Felis catus, have lived with humans for approximately 12,000 years, originating from the Middle Eastern wildcat, Felis sylvestris They became valuable to agricultural societies for their rodent control abilities Cats are known for their playful, sociable nature, and unique behaviors like purring and grooming
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- Domestication of the cat - Wikipedia
An example of a domesticated, indoor cat The domestic cat originated from Near-Eastern and Egyptian populations of the African wildcat, Felis silvestris lybica The family Felidae, to which all living feline species belong, is theorized to have arisen about 12 to 13 million years ago and is divided into eight major phylogenetic lineages The Felis lineage in particular is the lineage to which
- The History of Cat Domestication
Enigmatic and elegant, cats have captivated humans for millennia From sacred animals in ancient Egypt to viral sensations on the internet, the domestic cat, Felis catus, has evolved from a wild predator into a beloved pet Unlike dogs, whose domestication was actively guided by humans, cats chose domestication on their own terms Below are twenty fascinating facts about the rich tapestry of
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