- 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
- 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
- Cat | Breeds, Origins, History, Body Types, Senses, Behavior . . .
Domestic cats are characterized by retractable claws, powerful bodies, acute senses, long tails, and specialized teeth adapted for hunting prey How Did Cats Become Pets? We've feared them, revered them, and recorded them Watch this video to learn about how cats became pets
- Where did house cats come from? Ancient DNA shakes up their origin . . .
The domestic cat has a long, complex and uncertain history Ancient DNA is making its origin story clearer
- 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
- 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
- Cats: Facts about our feline friends - Live Science
Now, there are an estimated 600 million domestic cats living around the world Their cute toe beans, striped and spotted coats, and soft bellies still delight cat lovers everywhere
- Cat - New World Encyclopedia
The cat (or domestic cat, house cat) (Felis catus) is a member of the Felidae family of the Carnivora order of the mammals The domesticated cat has been associated with humans for at least 9,500 years, and it is one of humankind's most popular pet animals
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