Wildcat First Domesticated For Companionship Not As A Rodent Killer

Received wisdom tells us that the first examples of the domestication of the Near Eastern wildcat (Felix silvestris lybica) or African wildcat occurred because it suited farmers to allow the wildcat to feed on the rodents who were in turn feeding on their grain. It was a mutual, commercial and functional arrangement. The wildcat …

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Domestic Cat History

Credits This is an article about domestic cat history written in simple language that is designed to be used, primarily, by students. It is meant to be an overview. For that reason, any part of this page may be reproduced “as is” (faithfully) under a creative commons license provided a link back is provided, …

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