Turns out, the cats chilling with ancient Chinese farmers 5,000 years ago weren’t the same furballs we have today. DNA from old cat bones shows they were actually leopard cats—a totally different wild species, not ancestors of our modern house cats. Domestic cats didn’t show up in China until the 7th century, likely brought in along the Silk Road. Imagine thinking your pet is a regular cat, but it’s basically a mini wildcat! #Science #AncientChina #CatHistory