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Animals of the Past
Hosted by Philip M. Rule · EN
The origin of the domestic cat (Felis domestica) has sparked much speculation and scientific inquiry, yet definitive conclusions remain elusive. Long before the cat was embraced as a companion in homes around the world, it was revered by the ancient Egyptians, who tamed these enigmatic creatures and considered them sacred to the goddess Pasht. As domestic cats occasionally interbreed with local wild populations and traverse borders alongside humans, its likely that our beloved feline friends boast a diverse heritage. It’s fascinating to think that our charming English tabbies may even carry traces of British wildcat ancestry, albeit faintly. - Summary by the author
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009 - Essay on Feline Instinct part 2
Jan 2600:31:19Tap to summarizeThe origin of the domestic cat (Felis domestica) has sparked much speculation and scientific inquiry, yet definitive conclusions remain elusive. Long before the cat was embraced as a companion in homes around the world, it was revered by the ancient Egyptians, who tamed these enigmatic creatures and considered them sacred to the goddess Pasht. As domestic cats occasionally interbreed with local wild populations and traverse borders alongside humans, its likely that our beloved feline friends boast a diverse heritage. It’s fascinating to think that our charming English tabbies may even carry traces of British wildcat ancestry, albeit faintly. - Summary by the author
Transcribe →008 - Essay on Feline Instinct part 1
Jan 2600:28:42Tap to summarizeThe origin of the domestic cat (Felis domestica) has sparked much speculation and scientific inquiry, yet definitive conclusions remain elusive. Long before the cat was embraced as a companion in homes around the world, it was revered by the ancient Egyptians, who tamed these enigmatic creatures and considered them sacred to the goddess Pasht. As domestic cats occasionally interbreed with local wild populations and traverse borders alongside humans, its likely that our beloved feline friends boast a diverse heritage. It’s fascinating to think that our charming English tabbies may even carry traces of British wildcat ancestry, albeit faintly. - Summary by the author
Transcribe →007 - On the Diseases of Cats continued
Jan 2600:24:00Tap to summarizeThe origin of the domestic cat (Felis domestica) has sparked much speculation and scientific inquiry, yet definitive conclusions remain elusive. Long before the cat was embraced as a companion in homes around the world, it was revered by the ancient Egyptians, who tamed these enigmatic creatures and considered them sacred to the goddess Pasht. As domestic cats occasionally interbreed with local wild populations and traverse borders alongside humans, its likely that our beloved feline friends boast a diverse heritage. It’s fascinating to think that our charming English tabbies may even carry traces of British wildcat ancestry, albeit faintly. - Summary by the author
Transcribe →006 - On the Diseases of Cats
Jan 2600:18:26Tap to summarizeThe origin of the domestic cat (Felis domestica) has sparked much speculation and scientific inquiry, yet definitive conclusions remain elusive. Long before the cat was embraced as a companion in homes around the world, it was revered by the ancient Egyptians, who tamed these enigmatic creatures and considered them sacred to the goddess Pasht. As domestic cats occasionally interbreed with local wild populations and traverse borders alongside humans, its likely that our beloved feline friends boast a diverse heritage. It’s fascinating to think that our charming English tabbies may even carry traces of British wildcat ancestry, albeit faintly. - Summary by the author
Transcribe →005 - Domestic Varieties
Jan 2600:17:09Tap to summarizeThe origin of the domestic cat (Felis domestica) has sparked much speculation and scientific inquiry, yet definitive conclusions remain elusive. Long before the cat was embraced as a companion in homes around the world, it was revered by the ancient Egyptians, who tamed these enigmatic creatures and considered them sacred to the goddess Pasht. As domestic cats occasionally interbreed with local wild populations and traverse borders alongside humans, its likely that our beloved feline friends boast a diverse heritage. It’s fascinating to think that our charming English tabbies may even carry traces of British wildcat ancestry, albeit faintly. - Summary by the author
Transcribe →004 - On the Management and Treatment of Cats
Jan 2600:10:11Tap to summarizeThe origin of the domestic cat (Felis domestica) has sparked much speculation and scientific inquiry, yet definitive conclusions remain elusive. Long before the cat was embraced as a companion in homes around the world, it was revered by the ancient Egyptians, who tamed these enigmatic creatures and considered them sacred to the goddess Pasht. As domestic cats occasionally interbreed with local wild populations and traverse borders alongside humans, its likely that our beloved feline friends boast a diverse heritage. It’s fascinating to think that our charming English tabbies may even carry traces of British wildcat ancestry, albeit faintly. - Summary by the author
Transcribe →003 - Food
Jan 2600:09:58Tap to summarizeThe origin of the domestic cat (Felis domestica) has sparked much speculation and scientific inquiry, yet definitive conclusions remain elusive. Long before the cat was embraced as a companion in homes around the world, it was revered by the ancient Egyptians, who tamed these enigmatic creatures and considered them sacred to the goddess Pasht. As domestic cats occasionally interbreed with local wild populations and traverse borders alongside humans, its likely that our beloved feline friends boast a diverse heritage. It’s fascinating to think that our charming English tabbies may even carry traces of British wildcat ancestry, albeit faintly. - Summary by the author
Transcribe →002 - General Characteristics continued
Jan 2600:19:06Tap to summarizeThe origin of the domestic cat (Felis domestica) has sparked much speculation and scientific inquiry, yet definitive conclusions remain elusive. Long before the cat was embraced as a companion in homes around the world, it was revered by the ancient Egyptians, who tamed these enigmatic creatures and considered them sacred to the goddess Pasht. As domestic cats occasionally interbreed with local wild populations and traverse borders alongside humans, its likely that our beloved feline friends boast a diverse heritage. It’s fascinating to think that our charming English tabbies may even carry traces of British wildcat ancestry, albeit faintly. - Summary by the author
Transcribe →001 - General Characteristics
Jan 2600:07:22Tap to summarizeThe origin of the domestic cat (Felis domestica) has sparked much speculation and scientific inquiry, yet definitive conclusions remain elusive. Long before the cat was embraced as a companion in homes around the world, it was revered by the ancient Egyptians, who tamed these enigmatic creatures and considered them sacred to the goddess Pasht. As domestic cats occasionally interbreed with local wild populations and traverse borders alongside humans, its likely that our beloved feline friends boast a diverse heritage. It’s fascinating to think that our charming English tabbies may even carry traces of British wildcat ancestry, albeit faintly. - Summary by the author
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