While it is commonly thought that the ancient Egyptians were the first to domesticate cats, the...

By: vivian on segunda-feira, outubro 16, 2017

While it is commonly thought that the ancient Egyptians were the first to domesticate cats, the oldest known pet cat was recently found in a 9,500-year-old grave on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. This grave predates early Egyptian art depicting cats by 4,000 years or more.

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