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Unlike other domesticated animals, which have been bred for different physical traits to help with tasks, such as food, hunting, or security, modern cat breeds originated mostly within the last 150 years from breeding for physical traits with no differentiation in functionality—just aesthetic differences. [18]
20 mar 2023 · In this blog post, we'll explore the history of domesticating cats, including the theories behind their domestication, the roles they played in ancient civilizations, and their evolution into the beloved household pets we know today.
19 lis 2019 · Domesticated cats all come from wildcats called Felis silvestris lybica that originated in the Fertile Crescent in the Near East Neolithic period and in ancient Egypt in the Classical period.
The history of cat domestication stretches back nearly 10,000 years, evidence from a new genetic study shows, and the bond between humans and felines was most likely sparked by a shift in the lifestyles of our ancestors.
1 cze 2009 · The Evolution of House Cats. Genetic and archaeological findings hint that wildcats became house cats earlier--and in a different place--than previously thought. By Carlos A. Driscoll,...
3 sie 2023 · Civilization began in the Fertile Crescent about 10,000 years ago, when people first settled into villages and started growing food. This area – spanning parts of modern-day Egypt,...
In this article, we will explore the history of feline domestication, including the origins of cat domestication, the process of domestication, the spread of domesticated cats around the world, and the evolution of cat breeds, among other topics.
