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The most accepted evolutionary tree has domestic cats being tamed and bred from wild cats in the Middle East; domestic cats are known to have existed in ancient Egypt and were revered by the ancient Egyptians.
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Are cats cousins to wild cats?
Yes, domestic cats (Felis catus) are distant cousins of wild cats such as the African wildcat (Felis silvestris lybica). These wild cats are the ancestors of domestic cats and they share a common ancestor. Domestic cats were domesticated from wild cats around 9,000 years ago.
Do cats come from bobcats?
No, domestic cats (Felis catus) do not come from bobcats (Lynx rufus). While they are both members of the Felidae family, domestic cats were domesticated from a different wild ancestor, likely the African wildcat (Felis silvestris lybica). Bobcats are native to North America and are a separate species from domestic cats.
What are wild domestic cats called?
Feral cats.
How many kinds of cats?
There are approximately 38 recognized breeds of domestic cats. These breeds vary in appearance, size, and personality traits. Additionally, there are countless mixed-breed cats that come in a wide range of shapes and sizes.
What is the difference between feral and domestic cats?
Feral cats are wild and have had little to no contact with humans, while domestic cats are bred and raised as pets by humans. Feral cats typically live outdoors and fend for themselves, while domestic cats live indoors with human companionship. Feral cats are generally not socialized to humans and are more independent compared to domestic cats.
When did domestic cats come to Canada?
Yesterday.
Where does domestic shorthair come from?
There is no definite answer, since Domestic Shorthairs are non-pedigree cats that are shorthaired.
Are cats cousins to wild cats?
Yes, domestic cats (Felis catus) are distant cousins of wild cats such as the African wildcat (Felis silvestris lybica). These wild cats are the ancestors of domestic cats and they share a common ancestor. Domestic cats were domesticated from wild cats around 9,000 years ago.
Do cats come from bobcats?
No, domestic cats (Felis catus) do not come from bobcats (Lynx rufus). While they are both members of the Felidae family, domestic cats were domesticated from a different wild ancestor, likely the African wildcat (Felis silvestris lybica). Bobcats are native to North America and are a separate species from domestic cats.
How do you get cats out your garden?
I am not so sure. Cats tend to come in back gardens if foxes are there because they are known to scavenge for the fox's food's leftovers, that is one out of a few easy ways cats get food. Cats that come in your garden can be stray or domestic, stray cats normally tend to come in gardens more than domestic because stray cats hardly get fed by people but domestic cats that have good, caring owners get fed twice a day. Try and get the foxes out of your garden; the cats might follow them. If it is your own cats, you could make sure they are getting fed enough.
How many breeds of domestic cats are there?
according to the book ,domestic cats, there is only 30 breeds of cats
A food web of a cat?
Cats are high on a food web. Domestic cats come just below domestic dogs near the top of a food web.
What are indoor cats called?
domestic cats
Do big cats eat domestic cats?
Yes sometimes cougars,leopards,tigers and other big cats will make a meal domestic cats
What color is a domestic cat?
Domestic cats come in all different coat colors and patterns. The term "domestic cat" refers to any and all cats that are commonly kept as pets by humans. The term encompasses all cat breeds and colors. It is synonymous with "housecat" or just "cat."
Can snow leopards purr like domestic cats?
No, snow leopards cannot purr like domestic cats. They belong to a different genus and their vocalizations are different from those of domestic cats.
What are cats reladed to?
In means of domestic cats, they are related the the wild cats.
