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Study shows that the origin of the domestic cat may have been in Tunisia
A recent study involving several pieces of research has revealed that our beloved domestic cat may have originated in Tunisia ...
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Religious sacrifice possibly led to cat domestication in Egypt 3,000 years ago
Two new studies have uncovered the true origins of cat domestication, revealing that this beloved pet’s journey was not ...
Tunisia Could Have Been the Birthplace of Today’s Domestic Cats, Reveals New Origin Study
An expert team of researchers has revealed that the cats most likely moved to Europe after domestication from North Africa.
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Cats Came Bearing Gods: Religion and Trade Shaped the Rise of the Domestic Cat in Europe
By the Viking Age, cats with a new genetic haplogroup, IV-D, show up in York, Orkney, and even Galway, Ireland. The Norse ...
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The complex origin story of domestic cats: Research points to Tunisia
Tunisia is also suggested as the origin point of domestic cats. Discover the latest in science, tech, and space with over 100,000 subscribers who rely on Phys.org for daily insights.