The cat became domestic four centuries ago, but the cats left Africa 6000 before that. On Cyprus people found domestic cats in graves that were 9500 years old. While Cyprus originally didn’t have any cats. This probably means that cats were taken to there when the rodents and humans arrived. The cats may be brought … Continue reading »
All cats, wild or domestic belong to the same family of felines (Felidae). About 8 – 12 million years ago the cat evolved in two groups. Scientists call them the ‘old’ and the ‘new’ world, depending where they live today. From Miacides to Proailurus Like most existing meat-eating mammals the cat descends from the first … Continue reading »
Bastet, the Egyptian Goddess represented by cats. We all know the Goddess with Egypt with a body and a cat or lion head instead of a human head. While in the Book of the Dead she is mentioned as destroying the bodies of the deceased, with the royal flame, if they failed the judgment hall … Continue reading »
Miacis, the primitive ancestor of cats, was a small, tree-living creature of the late Eocene period, some 45 to 50 million years ago. Phoenician cargo ships are thought to have brought the first domesticated cats to Europe in about 900 BC. The first true cats came into existence about 12 million years ago and were … Continue reading »
Halloween is coming closer and closer with every day. It’s a happy day for little kids, with dress up parties, trick and treating and lots of candy! But have ever thought about black cats? During these days those black-coated cats might have a hard time… Superstition “When a cat crossed your path, it will give … Continue reading »
I promise I will post more informational post tomorrow! I just didn’t feel like posting a lot today. I don’t really know why. I feel a bit “Buh”. You know what I mean? The History Of The Sacred Birman The legend of the Birman takes place in a temple built on the sides of Mount … Continue reading »
The Siamese has its own legend, and it was said that when Siamese kings died, their souls would pass on to a Siamese cat, so that he could be present at the coronation of the succeeding king before attaining heaven. This cat would have been treated as part of the Royal family, and would have … Continue reading »
Inside cats have a lifespan of 15 years, because they aren’t exposed to the dangers outside. But not all cats can get used to the life of an inside cat, they want to go hunting and explore the outside world. That’s why you should play with your cat. Inside cats behave the same way as … Continue reading »
Some owners keep their cat inside, some are able to go outside. Those outside cats are free to come go out whenever they want, they still have a home and owner. If we leave our cat outside depends on the situation, culture and laws. In the most European countries house cats are free to go … Continue reading »
The smaller and semi-small felines show the most resemblances with the domestic cat. Even though their characters and behaviors are a bit the same, only a few can become domestic. The difference in behavior and anatomy between the wild cats is because of their food resource. Like the fishing cat who is specialized to hunt … Continue reading »
