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Tag Archives: early domestication of the cat

European wildcat meows

Can European wildcats be domesticated?

PoC avatarPosted on September 13, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 13, 2021

The question is a sensible one because all of the world’s half a billion domestic and feral cats originate in a domesticated North African wildcat (Far Eastern wildcat or African-Asian wildcat). It happened about 10,000 years ago. Nowadays there are … continue reading…

Posted in Wildcat | Tagged african asian wildcat, domestication, early domestication of the cat, european wildcat
Wildcat today looking quite friendly

Evidence that wildcats lived with humans in Poland 7,000 years ago

PoC avatarPosted on July 14, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 14, 2020

This story confirms, in my view, that semi-domesticated wildcats travelled with migrants from the Eastern Mediterranean to other parts of the world including Poland where scientists have unearthed the 7,000-year-old remains of wildcats at a farming settlement. Scientists found the … continue reading…

Posted in first domestic cat | Tagged cat domestication, cat history, early domestication of the cat, Europe, poland | Leave a reply
Ancient Silk Road

Ancient Silk Road spread the domestic cat to the Far East

PoC avatarPosted on July 10, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 10, 2020

The recent finding of a 1,000-year-old domestic cat skeleton in Kazakhstan confirms that the domestic cat travelled with traders from the area of its origin in the Middle East to the Far East. The Daily Mail online reports that the … continue reading…

Posted in Silk Road | Tagged cat history, early domestication of the cat | Leave a reply
Cat named Mite from 1270 in Britain

First named pet in Britain was a cat called Mite in the 13th century?

PoC avatarPosted on July 5, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 5, 2020

The Daily Telegraph reports that the first named pet in the UK has been revealed as a cat called “Mite” who lived in a 13th century Hampshire monastery. The author claims that that is the first naming of a British … continue reading…

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged animal law, cat history, cat history pictures, domestic cat history, early domestication of the cat | Leave a reply
First domestic cat in Cyprus grave

How did the cat become domesticated?

PoC avatarPosted on May 17, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 17, 2020

For a long time, people believed that the first cat was domesticated in ancient Egypt about 3,500 years ago. There are lots of records of domestic cats of that time as we well know. This information is still disseminated on … continue reading…

Posted in first domestic cat | Tagged african wildcat, cat domestication, cyprus, domestication, early domestication of the cat | Leave a reply
African wildcat in urban environment

Are African wildcats friendly?

PoC avatarPosted on May 8, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 8, 2020

The answer is, Yes and No. By default they are not friendly because they are held back by fear and suspicion as they are inherently solitary and territorial. However, it seems that this small wildcat species decided that survival was … continue reading…

Posted in African wildcat | Tagged african wildcat, cat domestication, early domestication of the cat, small wild cat species | Leave a reply
Kitten imprinting

What does raised underfoot mean?

PoC avatarPosted on May 14, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 14, 2018

What does raised underfoot mean? It means to raise kittens in your home, literally under your feet, as a process of socialization to prepare them for their new home and owner.

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Posted in socialisation | Tagged cat socialisation, domestication, early domestication of the cat, recliners | 1 Reply

11,000-year-old close relationship between a human and a cat

PoC avatarPosted on March 10, 2014 by Michael BroadMarch 10, 2014

There is only one well documented example of a close relationship between a human and a cat from about 11,000 years ago. It is, we believe, the earliest known example of the domestic cat. Authors writing about cats, tend to … continue reading…

Posted in Cat History, first domestic cat | Tagged cat domestication, cat history, early domestication of the cat, first domestic cat | 6 Replies

President Jacob Zuma Wrong About Pets

PoC avatarPosted on December 30, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 30, 2012

I would like to delicately wade into the “Zuma pets” debate. I am sure you have read that the president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, has said that black Africans should not keep pets, specifically dogs as they are part … continue reading…

Posted in China, Dog, Human to cat relationship, Michael Broad | Tagged cat history, early domestication of the cat, human to cat relationship | 6 Replies

The Modern Cat Companion

PoC avatarPosted on July 12, 2012 by Michael BroadJuly 12, 2012

Above all else, the modern relationship between person and cat is about companionship – from the person’s point of view. Cats are good companions. They are an outlet for our desire to nurture while not being overly dependent on humans. … continue reading…

Posted in Animal Rescue, Human to cat relationship | Tagged cat as a predator, Cat companion, early domestication of the cat, human to cat relationship | 1 Reply
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