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What Wild Cats are Domestic Cats Descended From?

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey

All domestic cats are descended from Felis silvestris lybica.

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How Did Cats Become Domesticated?

May 24, 2022November 29, 2021 by Alaina Conner

The domestic cat (Felis catus) can be traced back to a species of African wildcat known as Felis silvestris lybica.

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