The origins of domestic cats — centuries before they conquered the world’s sofas and internet memes — have long been murky. Now, ancient DNA is helping to fill in the blanks, and the findings shake up ... Genetic evidence has revealed that domestic cats originated in North Africa and spread to Europe and East Asia in the past 2000 years, more recently than previously thought.

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Domestic cats (Felis catus ... Cats aren’t mysterious, they’re misunderstood. Research shows cats use 276 facial expressions to communicate. Here’s what you might be missing.

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CNN: Where did house cats come from? Ancient DNA shakes up their origin story Where did house cats come from? Ancient DNA shakes up their origin story USA Today: Cats use nearly 300 unique facial expressions to communicate, new study shows We often regard the fuzzy felines sharing our homes as still something of a mystery. Cats, like dogs, can make loving, fulfilling and entertaining pets, but they are distinctly different from our ... Cats use nearly 300 unique facial expressions to communicate, new study shows