How We Domesticated Cats (They Domesticated Us?!)
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0:00 Why Do We Have Cats?
1:00 How Long Have We Had Cats?
3:32 Domesticating the Cat
4:51 Cats Spread Across the Globe
5:24 Modern Cat History
7:20 The State of Cats Today
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Cat Remains Found With Human in Neolithic Grave: www.thearchaeologist.org/blog...
How Cats Entered Human Society: www.science.org/content/artic...
Cats in Ancient Egypt: www.history.com/news/cats-anc...
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Q: How did we come to have cats in our homes? A: Our first cat literally just walked in the back door and made himself at home, probably just like his ancestors did millennia ago.
I think a lot of us have that answer. Both of ours randomly showed up at our back door and just wanted a home. They have one. And just by that small choice have enriched our lives beyond measure.
I had two do that. One was the neighbor's indoor cat.
Four of the seven who currently own us came to our front door, we were given no choice.
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It's a selection pressure, more sociable cats got access to better food supplies, safer lodgings who in turn bred with sociable cats to create even more sociable cats.
I am fascinated by the common communications we naturally have with our cats. I think that's why we naturally get along. A sigh conveys frustration - both myself and my cat do it and we both clearly understand it. The hurrrrrrup of greeting is so close to hello it's staggering. When she's pissed at me she turns her back on me and ignores me - but sits close so I notice. A rising tone is a question and a descending tone is a statement. Are all these learned communication or inherited behaviours of our common ancestor? In terms of clearly learned communication my cat clangs her food bowl when she's hungry and her water bowl when she wants the water changed (usually because it contains a tiny deceased insect or a piece of food she had on her chin) - she's even taken to announcing when she's done a poo in the tray by sitting by the tray and meowing loudly so I go scoop the poop ASAP. It's like she's calling room service... I'm not complaining - best companion in the world.
I totally get it…. I know exactly what my you mean when my cat… communicates…Her name is Bella.. That’s her picture on my profile 💕💕
It really is fascinating. . . and only we cat owners seem to see it. I refuse to accept the stereotype that cats are 'aloof jerks' Because once you take even a little bit of time to learn WHY. . . a whole new world opens up. Our two boys are so vocal and talkative with us, and I wouldn't change it for the world. A little coaxing taught them when bedtime was for us human, and they've done really while at NOT getting us an obscene about of time before breakfast.
A million years ago, a small african wild cat meowed at a cavewoman and its been downhill ever since 😂
As an Egyptian I’ve always loved the common origin story of domesticated cats but I bet if I’d lived 10000 years ago I’d still have had cat frens!
I've watched at least half a dozen channels tell this story, and it never gets old! 😻
It is always interesting how close the bond can be between a human and an animal. Though so very different we seek the same things on this little ball of rock and water - sustenance, shelter, relationship.
When I think you couldn't get any better. Thank you for having a beast of a Chanel .
Such kind words. Thank you for being here and giving your support.
Thanks for sharing the development of the relationship between us and our feline companions. They bring us so much joy as do all of our pets. 💕🐾😻😉
Of course I can never prove it but I would bet that the first adoptees were abandoned kittens discovered by children that secretly fed a nurtured them a then begged mom and dad to let them keep it. Cute kittens were definitely involved in this story.
I love cats. Ever since I was a baby, I've had a bond that I can't explain. My parents told me that even as a baby, it was like I could talk to them. I have one right now that I don't think I could live without. I would die of a heart attack or broken spirit if something ever happened to her. We found each other as a kitten and me recovering from back surgery and all other problems, and she helped me through the worst of it. And now life without my kitty 😺 is not even imanageable.
Thank you! So interesting. It reminds me of Louis Wain. You may enjoy the movie "The Electrical Life of Louis Wain". It discusses the domestication and appreciation of cats in the 1800's. Louis Wain did drawings of cats. 🐱
As im watching this my cats attacking my phone 😂
I think its a point to make that not all pets need purpose. Cats may have started out hunting vermin. . .but they are much more a companion animal now. I think they've earned some pampering as a species since we've effectively 'gotten rid' of their job by inventing better storage/preservation.
So you're saying we all live with descendants of Felix and Sylvester the cats? Mind blown.😮
You left out Garfield and Heathcliff 🐈🤔
Opened my door to a cat sleeping by it.. He didn't move all day.. Gave him food and water. He didn't leave for days.. Covered in infection and matted fur.. Gave him a haircut. 3 visits to the vets for infection treatment and now he's a cuddle bug on my lap all day. He's over 10 years said the vet and winter here can be minus 15 regularly. Only trouble is he fights the other dozen cats who all did the same and moved in. 😂
Super cool video all people have to say is that Cats are the greatest pet one can have 😁 love dogs just not the responsibility of a dog
Thank you Mallory, another great video 😻🥰
A wonderful synopsis of how we became to be owned by these beautiful creatures we call cats! Thank you! :)
I love cats so much. 🤍
What I really love about cats is that if you take one into your home, it will graciously let you live there as long as you care for and feed it! 😸
I really like how they kept their independence. My current cat likes my company without getting overly pleasing. She wants to be near me and play but isn't interested in sitting on my lap etc. But that's ok. We both need and can have our 'me time'.
I have a question? Do cats get jealous of other cats because I have been feeding a outside feral cat that I actually brought to get fixed but she will not come inside my house at all for any reason at all. If I get her in my house she claws at the door to get outside, but I go outside and I put her on my lap and my cats look through my window and see me petting her and I'm wondering do they get jealous?
You could walk to that island 9,000 years ago. The sea level was 350’ lower. Also, the wild/domestic fox breeding in Russia showed great examples of coat changes, and other changes, just choosing the friendly foxes and separating the less friendly since the 1950s. It’s fascinating.
I'm not a cat person AT ALL....I live alone so I got a kitten January 11....now I know it's a tabby cat......and she's the best little thing ever omg I'm crying writing this😢 in a good way....this kitten cuddles me so much and on my shoulder even when I walk around she's on me....I'm soooooo glad I got this kitten 😻😻
I always enjoy your videos!
Wow, I read that it was only 5000 years but now I know it's much more, thanks Mallory!
You're so welcome!
Excellent video! I am a "cat person" through and through. Got a kitten on my birthday when I was 7. I'm 51 now and have had many wonderful cats. Have two now and my heart SWELLS with love for both. I hear them snoring in bed with me. One purrs just looking at me. The other "Gives kisses" on my face. One likes to be held/snuggled, the other won't even let me pick her up. They're so intelligent and have distinctive personalities. ♥
Dogs have owners, cats have staff.
I have never been a dog person, only cat. It is quite interesting to me that there are many who have both the cat and the dog.
For most of our adult lives my better half and I have had unpredictable schedules so we couldn't responsibly have a dog. Cats, though, weather our extended days at work or random overnights with ease. We have plenty of canine friends and dog sit fairly frequently, plus we have a family dog who visits quite often. All seven of our cats get along very well with all the various dogs, no drama and plenty of interaction. A neighbor of ours is a dog sitter and trainer. Many times she has brought dogs over to get them acquainted with cats. Her personal dogs love to come visit their feline friends. My better half's boss has three dogs and two cats, and they get on fine as well.
That is sad so many cats living outside
Cats were "tools" as mice chasers and are tools as companion.
Updating the video ... and today, in the 21st century, with the advent of instant global communication and the ability to purchase just about anything imaginable in an instant, our relationship with cats has developed to the point where we're able to dress them in silly, cute costumes and then share video of them around the world.
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#Cats - PLEASE HELP! - My older, 4yr old cat attacks her younger 2yr old sister when the 2yr old tries to start play. - She uses her claws and makes the 2yr old cry!! - I don't know how to stop this! - I've tried yelling and stomping and I've even had to swat the 4yr old on her butt... - I know these are things I shouldn't do!! - PLEASE HELP! How do I stop my older cat from making my young cat bleed and cry in pain?
You don’t say how they were introduced. Did you just bring home the younger cat one day? When I brought a new kitten into my home which already had in residence Max, my 3 year old fixed tom, I introduced them in stages. I could tell Max was insecure and felt threatened, so during the several stages of introduction, I made sure to give Max extra love and attention. The entire introduction process took about 72 hours. When at the end the two were grooming each other I knew any problems were over. Perhaps if you separated your cats in different parts of your home and gave them each plenty of attention and then after a couple weeks gradually reintoduced them into each others’ “territories” they would become friends.
They are sisters. The older one was with me 2 years before her sister was born. Brought her home and she hated her from the start.@@markvoelker6620
Hey there! Thanks for reaching out. How long have you had these two? It may be time for a gradual reintroduction if they don't get along in other ways, and otherwise, I wonder if you could just trim the older cat's claws to make swats less painful. I would recommend reading our article on helping cats get along: cats.com/how-to-help-cats-get-along
Yep: they've been together now 2 years. The moment her sister was born I brought her to the house; my older cat was already 2 years old. - She mistreats her sister and seems to hate her, even when she was a tiny kitten. :( - The older cat was abused by the previous owner. -@@AllAboutCatsYT
I read you should brush a cat and put their hair on the other cat or hold it in your hand to let the cat smell daily so the cat gets used to the other cat's fur & it will help them adjust. Do it with both cats. I had my brother do this, and the aggressive cat finally calmed down & became friends and playful with the other cat. Hope this helps.
And my neighbor said if you take care When she's old enough to get fixed. I'll pay for that I'll pay for her food For the next year and that's how got started and she was a nurse and she travelled She traveled out of the country
How I got cats into my home, my son moved to Kentucky and he left his cat with me to take care of until he could get back to getting his which he never did get him back. I kept taking care of he gave me 3 cats, and that's how I started well. No I can't say that one minute
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There was selection pressure on Sylvestris to become more sociable with other cats and humans. The more social cats could cluster around the grain silos, refraining from fighting over territory and the chance of critically injuring each other and tolerating nearby humans. The cats that were genetically more suited to this new living arrangement, got the most food and Toms access to other genetically suitable Queens. Out of this came domestic cats, pets and the concept of cat colonies where the queens (and even the toms) would share parenting duties. Indeed, mutual parenting out even greater pressure on sociality, getting even more genes passed on, creating a second feedback loop.
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Why do cats go crazy over the light dots from laser pointers? Do dogs or other pets/animals go just as crazy?
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Absolutely. One of my mother's dogs does it with shadows more than anything else, but a lazer light is what she used when she trained scent work with him. Was more effective than a treat for this dog.
My cat recently promoted me from hoomon slave to unpaid staff. So excited!😻
I have a cat that's 14 years old. Never had any problems with her, you're a Nate anywhere except for her potty, and now that I have a cat, that was one month old when I found her and now she's 5 months old and then I found another 1 was 2 months old. Now she's 3 months old and I never had no problem with my 14 year old until I got them 2 And now flicker. She's a little girl and she is fixed. And she wants to spray on my cabinets on my floors on my carpets. Behind the litter boxes everywhere not p. She wants to spray. I never knew a female cat would spray. I thought it was only male cats and it was once that hadn't been neutered. But she's been nude for years. And I've had her since she was 2 years old. My daughter got her when she was a few months old and couldn't take care of her any more
Informative and concise video on cat history. Dogs see humans giving them anything they want and think we are God. Cats see humans giving them anything they want and think they are God! LOL
Once cats evolve opposable thumbs then they won't need us at all
I like to say they just waiting for us to build them spacesuits so they can conquer the universe. Somewhere in the future in an alien classroom, a teacher will be teaching a class about the ultimate weapon they used to take over: the housecat.
I was curious if a bobcat or a mountain lion could be domesticated. Also curious if the above could breed with a house cat? Thank you 🙏🏽
I lived in my home for twenty three Decided I was going to move because something happened 21 of my And one of my cats come Eight months
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Cats domesticated themselves. Humans saw the advantage that with cats around there were fewer rodents in their houses so the humans let them stay.
How really got started is my neighbor seeing a little bitty baby Little baby kitty on the porch of her house he was probably two months old One month old and i'm named him zippy named her recipe bixby and that's how Yeah, my son gave me his cats and that's how I got started all together. I probably had thirty five cats in my life but not in my I never get more than 5 cats in my home. And the reason I don't do that is because I can just handle that And it's very very expensive
I don't wanna give nana my way
Thanks enjoyed that. Sorry, but my Aura didn't seem interested, she'd much rather have her beauty sleep.
And then my daughter went to bed. And I said no because the wit she was having problem with her boyfriend. A lot of balance a lot of drug activity. And I said no, so my daughter passed away last year. So the problem is one drug-related. It was her brother that killed her. But the thing is, I don't want to get rid of A flicker like I said, she's 14 years old now and I don't want to get rid of her so what am I to do? She's smelling my whole house up, it smells awful and the more I clean my carpets. The more she goes back and does the same thing over and over again, I am fed up with it. I have rubbed your nose in it. And she continues to do the same thing and it didn't happen till I got the 2 baby kitties. So please give me some advice
Please don't rub her nose in it! That won't make it stop & will probably encourage it. That's just mean. She's upset physically or mentally & needs help. I would take her to the vet as she may have a bladder infection or bowel obstruction since I don't know which way you're referring to. She's given you 14 great yrs. Give her the love and care she deserves please. If it is the new kittens the vet says is the problem, you should give them to a loving home as your first obligation is to your poor senior cat. Let me know if things work out.
My cats don’t like Dr. elsye dry food anymore. Could you make an update review of top dry food for 2023. I know wet food is better 😅❤
PLEASE HELP...❤ I am praying you see this, following natural therapy vets I put coconut oil on my cats neck to try and help her extremely itchy skin around her neck, I put a little to much and tried to comb it out and spread it, I can't get it off her, she looks wet around her neck, and looking at me like she wants to kill me, I just didn't want her to be itchy, we're going to the vet next Friday, a week from today, it was for a nail trim, but now with the oil it's revealed a bald patch on her neck, I feel horrible for her, and scared, no baby shampoo 😢, please help, it's 10.30 pm at night here in Tasmania Australia, I have no money, I don't know what to do 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🥺🙏.
Don't you have a mild shampoo you can use on her? Just rinse it off with nice warm water till water runs clear. And give plenty of treats when done. Hope this helps!
@@marymanuel6980 I didn't 🥴 sadly she got it of herself, then bought up the smoothest shiniest hairball I've ever seen. Good news though, because I don't have a car I had to wait for my support worker and the Friday before Christmas I got her to the vet, and she had her nails clipped and a flea treatment and wormed and is back to her soft fluffy self, and the scabs are nearly gone, thank you for being the only cat lover here to actually be kind enough to offer help, 🙂 bless you for that. Luv Tasmania Australia 🦘💞.
I fucking love cats 😂❤
So cats started domesticating us before Egypt was Egypt.
So uh that's And 3 of my cats that my son gave me. He bought them to my house Kate remembered the name but it was 3 of them and one ran away. Never seen it again then I started Then I started taking animals off the street
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I love all my babies and I don't want to give Nana away and I'm not doing anything. I'm not punishing hurt no more and I'm not putting her nose in and I'm not doing none that when I see or do it, I just pick her up and I love her and I talk to her in her ear and ask her. Please don't do that. I love you just the same as I do my other kitties
So I She had a cat and I would take care of it. I wouldn't let it out the house. She said I couldn't I said no I don't want to let him out because I don't Something happens to him and i'm not going to do that
Our cat is NOT on the street , she is ( luxuriating ? ) on MY bed ( Grrr ! ) ... DAVE™🛑
Humans start dealing whit cats because the cereal crops and mice destroying that crops! Wen humans understand how helpfull is to have a cat family hunting those mice is wen cats started to be domestic! For cats the fact of get food was much easy so they started to be around human settlements! Like all domesticated animals there is always some thing to give and soething to get!
My cat domesticated everyone around me except my dad because he is not a big fan of wild animals.
Russians seem to be particularly fond of cats. They seem to be everywhere in Russia.
Basically cats were domesticated by humans then after inept realisation, we realised we never wanted cats.
I have multiple indoor/outdoor cats, females spayed, also feed strays around, with onset of winter, male cats are going missing, they all normally used to have dinner and wander together, in last one month 2 male cats about 1+ yrs age old gone missing, probably I presume either seeking females in other territory or depressed and want to stay alone instead of multiple cats company at home. I think they are driven by inbuilt instinct to spread around other territory abandoning good stable food at home. I also have spayed female which sprays it was not the case earlier. All my cats are from single stray mother, mother cat still around for 4 yrs but we don't hold it & have no comfortable relation so fixing is ruled out, several of its grand children dead due FPV but this old mother still gets into heat. overall handling cats in human way is getting messy society don't support
how did people manage stray cats in heat in olden days when spaying was unknown. Today, does the drug magestrol acetate help cats in heat & prevent pregnancy. what best option in society to prevent cat pregnancy in stray cats around which you were just feeding but don't have relationship like holding it or not comfortable taking stray to vet. any drugs to control heat & pregnancy in strays?
Aren't humans rather benefited by leaving all cats in forest, so humans can can avoid abuse and focus more on their personal life goals, so much time lost in controlling cats via spay/neuter & understanding cat behaviour we humans are not good at.