How We Domesticated Cats (Twice)

The video explores the history and process of cat domestication, starting with archaeological findings in Cyprus that predate ancient Egypt's known cat-human relationships. It discusses the genetic lineage of domesticated cats from African Wildcats and the pathways through which domestication occurred. The video also highlights the physical and genetic changes in cats due to domestication and evidence of multiple domestication events. Finally, it addresses the current cat population in Cyprus and their global spread.

How did cats contribute to human settlements according to the text?

What does the text suggest about the genetic relationship between modern cats and their wild ancestors?

What evidence suggests that cats were domesticated in ancient Egypt?