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32 bobcats isolated for 30 years lost 15% of their genetic diversity

PoC avatarPosted on February 21, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 21, 2022

This study tells us how the fragmentation of the distribution of a population of wild cats negatively impacts genetic diversity and survival. Small population numbers lead to a reduction in genetic diversity which in turn can lead to sterility due … Continue reading →

Posted in Bobcat | Tagged bobcat distribution, cat study, conservation, DNA, dna testing, endangered wild cat species, fragmentation, genetic diversity, genetics, science, survival

Could my cat be part Maine Coon?

PoC avatarPosted on February 1, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 1, 2022

Your cat could be part Maine Coon but the only way you might be able to find out is with a DNA test (but see below). I can see that one so-called expert website states that you can confirm if … Continue reading →

Posted in Maine Coon | Tagged Cat Associations, cat registration, DNA, dna testing, lineage, maine coon, maine coon appearance, non-pedigreed cat, pedigree cats, purebred cats | Leave a reply

Do domestic cats come from big cats?

PoC avatarPosted on August 9, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 9, 2021

Do domestic cats come from big cats? The answer has to be no. The reason is because the big cats split off and formed their own path millions of years ago. This is a discussion about the taxonomy of the … Continue reading →

Posted in taxonomy | Tagged cat evolution, cat history, cat taxonomy, DNA, evolution, science, wild cat history | Leave a reply

Do cats get sunburned? Yes, and skin cancer sometimes.

PoC avatarPosted on July 22, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 22, 2021

Yes, cats do get sunburned sometimes. We see this quite a lot on the Internet and it is particularly relevant at the moment in many parts of the world where it’s very hot. The interesting aspect of domestic cats getting … Continue reading →

Posted in sunburn | Tagged cancer, cat ears, cat health, cat health care, DNA, dominant white gene, feline cancer, sunburn, UV light, white cats | Leave a reply

Doggy paddle swimming technique of the domestic cat

PoC avatarPosted on July 3, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 3, 2021

As you probably know domestic cats employ the doggy paddle swimming technique. They should call it the ‘catty paddle’ as well. In fact, in the era of the use of woke language and acute sensitivities about equality and sexism, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Swimming ability | Tagged cat behavior, cat genetics, cats in water, cats that like water, DNA, inheritance, swimming ability

European wildcat in western Switzerland threatened by mating with domestic cats

PoC avatarPosted on September 30, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 30, 2020

We know that the Scottish wildcat is either extinct in the wild in Scotland or very nearly so because of long-term hybridisation with domestic and feral cats. These two species i.e. the wildcat and the domestic cat readily mate. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Wildcat | Tagged cat genetics, DNA, european wildcat, european wildcat conservation and threats, genetics, Hybrid Cats, hybridization, switzerland | Leave a reply

Is DNA testing of your cat for lineage and health issues worth it?

PoC avatarPosted on August 26, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 26, 2020

I’m told that cat DNA testing is booming. In the USA you can buy a test kit online for $40-$125. You use it to swab the inside of your cat’s cheek and send it to the DNA testing business who … Continue reading →

Posted in DNA testing | Tagged DNA, dna testing | Leave a reply

Why do domestic cats sometimes use their paws to eat and drink?

PoC avatarPosted on July 7, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 7, 2020

If and when domestic cats use their paws to eat food or to drink water they do so in a very specific way. They scoop up the food such as dry food pellets or water from their bowl into their … Continue reading →

Posted in eating | Tagged african asian wildcat, african wildcat, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat feeding behavior, cat history, cat paws, cats fish, DNA | Leave a reply

Why do domestic cats still hunt?

PoC avatarPosted on June 19, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 19, 2020

Domestic cats still hunt because it is in their DNA to do so. It is a characteristic which is a genetic inheritance. It is hard wired into their brains and personalities. And it has not been removed by humans controlling … Continue reading →

Posted in hunting | Tagged breeding, cat contract, cat evolution, cat genetics, cat history, cat hunting, cat personality, DNA, domestication, genes, human to cat relationship | Leave a reply

What is the difference between a wild cat and a feral cat?

PoC avatarPosted on May 23, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 23, 2020

The difference between a wild cat and a feral cat is found in their origin and their history both individually and collectively. Taxonomically they are classified differently by the scientists based on their DNA. Feral cats are classified under domestic … Continue reading →

Posted in Human to cat relationship | Tagged cat anatomy, cat taxonomy, DNA, feral cats, human to cat relationship, scientific studies, wild cat species | Leave a reply

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