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Cats of the World Poster |
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A262 Cats of the World
The domestic house cat, Felis silvestris catus,
descends from a group of desert wildcats that lived in
the Near East, but most people do not think of the house
cat in a biological context, but rather as a favorite
pet.
The relationship between the domestic house cat and
humans dates back over 9,500 years. It is sometimes
considered to be symbiotic. The human provides food, a
safe place to live, and generally a great deal of
attention. In return, the cat honors the human with its
presence. Cats are very independent; and the terms
"owner" and "master" are just not applicable as they are
to dogs. It has been said that humans exist to serve
their cats. Who owns whom? Cats are great companions.
Many will entertain their human with funny antics and
joyful playfulness. They will crawl up into their
human’s lap and purr. They may even provide an
occasional lick to express their affection.
This poster shows thirty-four breeds from around the
world, but a recent study showed that over 95% of all
domestic house cats are not true breeds, but rather,
hybrids. The domestic house cat recently overtook dog
breeds as the most popular pet in the United States.
They are found in over 53 percent of all households. |
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