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Aug 2, 2024 · Even though cats were first brought to America during the 1600s, it was not until the 20th century that people warmed up to the idea of keeping them as indoor companions.
Apr 27, 2023 · We analyzed DNA from over 2,000 cats from around the world. We found that cats’ DNA tells a story that follows ancient human travels. Our data show wildcats were most likely first domesticated...
May 24, 2024 · The oldest archaeological evidence for cat domestication is a 9,500-year-old grave, discovered in Cyprus in 2004, in which a Paleolithic-era human was buried with their feline pet.
In this conclusion, we discover how cats first crossed from Asia into North America and how they went on to become the top predators of the continent.
Cats arrived in North and South America with European settlers. As the settlers began to cultivate the land, cats helped establish the unique human-animal bond through their natural ability to hunt, drive away rodents and serve as loyal companion pets.
May 30, 2019 · The oldest archaeological evidence for cats living with humans is from the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, where several animal species including cats were introduced by 7500 B.C. The earliest known purposeful cat burial is at the Neolithic site of Shillourokambos.
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Aug 3, 2023 · Clearly, the few evolutionary changes the domestic cat has made have been the right ones to wangle their way into people’s hearts and homes. How did they do it?
