- Cat - Wikipedia
The cat (Felis catus), also referred to as the domestic 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 Valued by humans for companionship and its ability to kill vermin, it is commonly kept as a pet and working
- Cat | Breeds, Origins, History, Body Types, Senses, Behavior . . .
An overview of the origins and history of cats, how they are identified, their body types and features, and their senses, behavior, and heredity
- List of Cat Breeds - Types of Cats - Cats. com
Learn about the different types of cat breeds and their characteristics Find the perfect pet using our cat breed profile selector
- Cats | IUCN CatSG
Cats, belonging to the family Felidae, exhibit unique biological and ecological traits that enable them to thrive as apex or mesopredators in various environments
- When did cats become domesticated? New DNA evidence changes the story . . .
A new study overturns previous findings that domestic cats originated thousands of years earlier
- Cats became our companions way later than you think - BBC
All domestic cats (Felis catus) are descended from the African wild cat In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to forge bonds with humans According to new
- The Incredible, Unlikely Story of How Cats Became Our Pets
Cats have been on quite a journey from wild animal to undisputed ruler of millions of couches worldwide A pair of new studies published on Thursday show that the road to cat domestication was far
- Cats: Facts you need to know about domestic cats | IFAW
House cats are the smallest feline family members, but otherwise they share many characteristics with their larger, wild relatives They have a wide variety of fur patterns, retractable claws, flexible bodies, rough tongues, sensitive whiskers, and large eyes with good night vision
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