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.

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