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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Domestication_of_the_catDomestication of the cat - Wikipedia

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   Domesticated cats originated [11] from near-eastern and Egyptian populations of F. s. lybica. The former gathered around human agricultural colonies themselves, while the latter (~1500 BC) seems mainly attractive in behavioral traits.

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   The cat (Felis catus), commonly 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. Recent advances in archaeology and genetics have shown that the domestication of the cat occurred in the Near East around 7500 BC.

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5. www.britannica.com › animal › catCat | Breeds, Origins, History, Body Types, Senses, Behavior ...

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   3 days ago · Learn about the domesticated cat (Felis catus), a member of the family Felidae that purrs instead of roaring. Explore its origin, evolution, adaptations, and relationship with humans from ancient times to the present.

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6. www.nationalgeographic.com › facts › domestic-catDomestic cat - National Geographic

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   Learn about the history, features, and behavior of domestic cats, the most popular pet mammals in the world. Find out how they evolved from African wildcats, how they communicate with humans and other cats, and how they hunt and reproduce.

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7. www.nationalgeographic.com › science › articleCats Domesticated Themselves, Ancient DNA Shows

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   Jun 19, 2017 · A study of cat genes reveals how cats lived with humans for thousands of years before they were domesticated. Learn how tabby coats emerged, how cats spread across the world, and how they differ from wildcats.

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8. www.livescience.com › facts-about-catsFacts about cats: Domestication, breeds and behavior | Live ...

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   Sep 6, 2022 · Domestic cats ( Felis catus) are small carnivorous members of the family Felidae — the only member of that family that has deigned to join humans in domesticated bliss. Cats have lived among...

9. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › a-brief-historyA Brief History of House Cats | Smithsonian

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   Jun 30, 2007 · Learn how cats became domesticated 12,000 years ago in the Middle East and how they have been revered and reviled by humans ever since. Explore the archaeological and genetic evidence of the ancient house cat and its relationship with civilization.