Beloved Ancient Chinese Cats Were Wilder Than Once Thought

Beloved Ancient Chinese Cats Were Wilder Than Once Thought

The precise origins of domesticated cats have puzzled generations of scientists. Recently, genetic analysis pinpointed North African wildcats as the most likely direct ancestor of the feline friends that now share our homes and steal our hearts. That study also indicated that early domestic cats spread across the globe far later than previously thought. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . But this pet picture gets…