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Cats of the World Poster |
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A262 Cats of the World
The domestic house cat, Felis silvestris catus, descends from a group of
desert wildcats that lived in the Near East, but most people do not think of
the house cat in a biological context, but rather as a favorite pet.
The relationship between the domestic house cat and humans dates back
over 9,500 years. It is sometimes considered to be symbiotic. The human
provides food, a safe place to live, and generally a great deal of attention. In
return, the cat honors the human with its presence. Cats are very independent,
and the terms “owner” and “master” are just not applicable as they are
to dogs. It has been said that humans exist to serve their cats.
Cats are great companions. Many will entertain their human with funny antics
and joyful playfulness. They will crawl up into their human’s lap and purr.
They may even provide an occasional lick to express their affection.
This poster shows 34 breeds from around the world, but a recent study
showed that over 95% of all domestic house cats are not true breeds, but
rather hybrids. The domestic house cat recently overtook dog breeds as
the most popular pet in the United States. They are found in over 53% of all
households
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