By Will Dunham, Reuters
Photo: Esin Deniz
Genome study reveals milestone in history of cat domestication
Domestic cats were introduced to Europe from North Africa
It occurred 2000 years ago in early imperial Roman times
Cats may have arrived as mice hunters on grain ships
Whether they are a Siamese, Persian, Maine Coon, or Domestic Shorthair, there are hundreds of millions of cats living with people around the world. But despite their popularity as pets, the history of cat domestication has remained difficult for scientists to decipher.
A new genome study is providing some insight into the matter by determining the timing of a key milestone in feline domestication - the introduction of dom
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