Melvin Mosley+FollowChina’s First ‘Pet’ Cats Weren’t House Cats?!Turns out, the OG “pet” cats in ancient China weren’t our familiar house cats at all! Ancient DNA reveals that people first cozied up with leopard cats—a totally different wild species that never became truly domesticated, even after thousands of years living side-by-side. The house cats we know today only showed up way later, hitching a ride along the Silk Road. Basically, your tabby’s ancestors were late to the party! #Science #CatHistory #AncientDNA10Share
Michael Flores+FollowAncient Romans Brought Us House Cats?!Ever wondered how your cat ended up ruling your house? Turns out, domestic cats only made their way to Europe about 2,000 years ago, hitching rides on Roman ships from North Africa! Forget what you heard about cats being around since prehistoric times—these furry freeloaders became part of European life thanks to Roman trade and their mouse-hunting skills. Basically, your cat’s ancestors were the OG Roman influencers. Wild, right? #Science #CatHistory #RomanEmpire210Share
