Egyptian cats are among the most ancient cat breeds. Egypt is one of the places of origin for domesticated cats. Wildcat species in Egypt date back as far as 1500 B.C. Cats are among the most ...

Archaeologists and historians have known for decades that ancient Egyptians worshipped cats, but recent research has proven that the Pharaohs had an even more significant impact on the species ...

A newly discovered gene, Arhgap36, explains the rare orange coloring in cats and why most are male. It could have effects ...

Scientists from Kyushu University have identified the long-sought “orange gene” behind ginger fur in domestic cats—a deletion ...

Eventually, some ancient Egyptians likely welcomed the cats home as adorable pet companions, they say. The domestication and spread of animals driven by cults is not uncommon. For instance, previous ...

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