The ancient Egyptians lived in a time when the relationship between humans and wild animals was much closer out of necessity. From the jackal to the Nile crocodile, the Egyptians had a habit of ...

Have you ever wondered if the cat purring on your lap could be descended from a feline companion of Egyptian pharaohs or ...

This shorthaired breed is also known as the miniature cougar and is an ancient Egyptian breed. Chausie cats are energetic, swift and athletic which reflect its wildcat roots. They have very active ...

Reminiscent of ancient Egyptian cats, the Abyssinian breed has a long, arched neck, muscular body, big ears and almond-shaped eyes. Abyssinians are one of the oldest known cat breeds with a unique ...

It has always been believed that Ancient Egypt was the birthplace of the regal domestic cat breed called Egyptian Mau, but now, there is genetic and archaeological evidence that supports this ...

One of the oldest breeds of cat, the Abyssinian resembles an ancient Egyptian cat with its lithe build, large pointy ears, and slender legs. One of the smaller cats on this list, this fur baby ...

This rare, quiet breed has a hard, water-repellent top coat and dense, soft undercoat. Heavily depicted in ancient Egyptian art, the Egyptian mau is an elegant cat known for its agility and speed.

Genetic signatures the felines had on those journeys are still seen in most modern-day breeds ... ancient cats as old as 9,000 years from Europe, Africa and Asia, including some ancient Egyptian ...

In true feline form, cats took their time deciding whether to jump into humans’ laps. In a new comprehensive study of the spread of domesticated cats, DNA analysis suggests that cats lived for ...