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When did humans domesticate cats?
Quick Answer
Cats were domesticated around 9,000 years ago in the Near East.
The Full Story
Cats were domesticated roughly 9,000 years ago, likely in the Near East where early farming communities attracted rodents. Wildcats began living alongside humans, and the relationship gradually became mutual. Unlike dogs, cats were not bred as intensively for specific tasks at first. Their domestication is strongly linked to the rise of agriculture.
Key Facts
1.Cat domestication began around 9,000 years ago
2.Near Eastern farming communities were important
3.Domestication is linked to grain storage and rodents
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