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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.
What are wild domestic cats called?
Feral cats.
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.
What is a wild counterpart for a house cat?
A wild counterpart for a house cat is the African wildcat (Felis silvestris lybica), which is believed to be the ancestor of domestic cats. They are similar in appearance and behavior to domestic cats but are strictly wild animals.
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 many breeds of domestic cats are there?
according to the book ,domestic cats, there is only 30 breeds of cats
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
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.
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.
What is the domestic cats scientific name?
Scientific name of domestic cat is felis catus.
What are wild domestic cats called?
Feral cats.
Can bobcats and domestic cats breed?
No, bobcats and domestic cats cannot breed because they are different species.
Is there a dichotomous key for domestic cats?
A dichotomous key is a means of scientifically labeling cats. Yes, there is a dichotomous key for domestic cats; it is felis cactus.
Do domestic cats live in all countries?
Yes - domestic cats are on all continents and in all climates (that I know of)
How do domestic cats like to play?
Domestic cats like to play with yarn or paper bags, and cloth and catnip.
