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It is thought that the oldest "true" cat was Proailurus. It lived in what is now Europe and Asia, around 25 million years ago. It was a small predator, slightly larger than a modern domestic cat.

Proailurus is thought to be to be a likely ancestor to Pseudaelurus, prehistoric cat that lived 20-8 million years ago. Pseudaelurus is the ancestor of today's cats, as well as the famous sabre-tooth cats.

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Who introduced cats into Australia?

It is believed that cats were first introduced into Australia by Asian traders who sought sea-slugs (trepang) off the northern coasts as early as the 1500s. The cats were kept on board ship to keep the rat population down, but it was inevitable that some of the cats escaped from the ships onto land. Cats were established in Australia before the First Fleet and the days of early colonial settlement.


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Morkies can get along well with cats if they are properly socialized and introduced to each other gradually. It's important to supervise their interactions at first and allow them to get used to each other's presence. Providing positive reinforcement and a safe space for both pets can help facilitate a harmonious relationship between a Morkie and a cat.


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