FfFfFfFF 58,382 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 An international study by researchers from the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment at the University of Tübingen has determined that the first known cats in Europe were opportunistic and did not rely directly on humans for survival. The study reveals that around 6,200 to 4,300 years ago cats survived by hunting wild animals such as rodents and were closely associated with human agriculture. The different isotope ratios allow scientists to make inferences about the animals’ diet. “We examined a total of six cat fossils from discovery sites in Poland. For comparison purposes, we also measured fossils of the oldest known domestic cats from Poland as well as 34 additional animals that occurred alongside the cats in Europe around 6,000 years ago,” explains the scientist from Tübingen. The study’s results show that the newly arrived ancestors of the domestic cat did not entirely rely on humans. Bocherens explains, “The bones in the cat fossils contain evidence of rodents that occurred in close association with human agriculture, along with signs of wild prey animals.” These analysis results indicate that the ancestors of modern domestic cats continued to live in the wild and only obtained part of their diet near human habitations. S: https://www.heritagedaily.com/2020/07/ancient-ancestors-of-domestic-cat-was-opportunistic/134242 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubblegum Bitch 18,934 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 This is very interesting. Even today we can see that domestic cats still have their wild instincts, and they won't rely on human for 100 % (of course if this is not locked at home 24/7 and can go outside). Ugh, cats... my favorites! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimisaMonster 31,073 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 This is why cats are better than dogs...fight me Stream my new single, 💜"Heartbeat"💜, on Spotify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babel 41,640 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Isn’t this the case for cats nowadays? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonTurnItUp 7,088 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 14 minutes ago, TimisaMonster said: This is why cats are better than dogs...fight me I agree sis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregJA 5,555 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Servin it ancient city style Mr. No Award Winner 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derpmonster 22,412 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 44 minutes ago, FfFfFfFF said: were opportunistic and did not rely directly on humans for survival. Who's gonna tell them Check out iTunes data & graphs at CHARTPOP.live Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarstruckIllusion 53,580 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Kings. I’m looking to get one now especially bc I’m likely in quarantine 🤕 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 117,328 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 They still do today even if with humans. These cats waits until you are not focused then steal that piece of steak, fish, or chicken off your plate Or to SNEAKATTACK! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ ᶠʳᵒⁿᵗ ᵗᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵉⁿᵉᵐʸ (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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