- 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
- When did cats become domesticated? New DNA . . . - National Geographic
A new study overturns previous findings that domestic cats originated thousands of years earlier
- 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
- Introduction to Cats - Cat Owners - Merck Veterinary Manual
Learn about the veterinary topic of Introduction to Cats Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the Merck Vet Manual
- Origin story of domestic cats rewritten by genetic analysis
Domestic cats originated in North Africa and spread to Europe in the past 2000 years, according to DNA evidence, while in China a different species of cat lived alongside people much earlier
- Cats | Healthy Pets, Healthy People | CDC
Nearly 40 million households in the United States have pet cats Research has shown that cats can provide emotional support, improve moods, and contribute to the overall morale of their owners
|