Dec 17, 2013 08:21 AM EST
Ancient Chinese Cat Bones Shed Light on Origins of Domesticated Felines
We all know that cats today can make wonderful pets, curling up in laps and chasing laser pointers. But when did these felines first become domesticated, and how? Scientists have traced back the lineage of domestic cats to farmers in the ancient Chinese village of Quanhucun, revealing how the cats w...