The first known domestication of cats is believed to have occurred in the Near East around 9,500 years ago. The cats were likely domesticated from the wildcat species Felis silvestris lybica, which is native to the region.
Join now this cat-lovers community - AskCat.org. Ask and answer questions about cats.
Ask a cat question - Answer to feline queries | AskCat.org - A space for cat lovers.