What are the ancestors of cats?

1, wildcats are the ancestors of cats.

Cat is a kind of mammal, including cats, leopards, lions, tigers and many other animals. Among these animals, wild cats are the ancestors of domestic cats. In the wild, kittens need to live independently, find food and protect themselves. This strengthens their senses and reaction ability, and then becomes the ancestor of domestic cats.

2. The influence of ancient civilized cats on modern domestic cats.

The relationship between people and cats can be traced back to ancient Egyptian civilization thousands of years ago. At that time, cats were regarded as gods and were habitually used to protect crops and control pests such as mice. This cultural heritage has continued to modern society, and the breeding of domestic cats has gradually embarked on the track.

3. Genetic analysis reveals the evolution of cats.

The evolutionary history of cats has been further proved by genetic analysis. Studies show that the ancestors of domestic cats originated in the Middle East about 10000 years ago. In the Egyptian civilization 3,000 years ago, domestic cats began to be domesticated and gradually became human pets. In addition, the study also found a wild African cat, which is highly similar to domestic cats, which also shows that the origin of domestic cats is similar to African cats. These genetic studies provide strong evidence for us to understand the ancestors of cats.

4. Natural selection promotes the survival of cats.

Natural selection also played an important role in the evolutionary history of cats. The ancestors of cats gradually evolved into animals adapted to various environments through natural selection, which can adapt to their own living environment well in nature and ensure their own reproduction. Moreover, in the process of contact with human beings, the ancestors of cats gradually became closer to human beings, which also promoted the domestication of cats.