Simple Summary The domestic cat is the only species within the felis genus to have
transitioned from a wild, solitary species to one of the most popular human-companion …

Domestic animals are ubiquitous. In contrast to the biodiversity crisis currently impacting
many kinds of animals and plants, not a single domesticated species is endangered …

Domestic cats are a potential risk for native fauna in the Neotropics. Intrinsic (age, weight,
sex, color) and extrinsic (nocturnal confinement, time spent outside the home, distance to …

The language of domestication enables humans to wield power over otherthanhuman
animal lives. In some cases, being labelled “domesticated” ensures a life free of worry …

Abstract Lynn et al.,(2019) accused fellow scientists of misrepresenting free-roaming cats
(Felis catus) by framing them as a global threat to biodiversity, rather than a localised threat …

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The current feline genotyping array of 63 k single nucleotide polymorphisms has proven its
utility for mapping within breeds, and its use has led to the identification of variants …

Reduced brain size, compared with wild individuals, is argued to be a key characteristic of
domesticated mammal species, and often cited as a key component of a putative …

Cats are unique amongst domestic species in that they have evolved from a solitary
ancestral species to become one of the most beloved household pets today. Interestingly the …

Ancient DNA traces a Chinese 5400-year-old cat specimen as leopard cat (Prionailurus
bengalensis) Ancient DNA traces a Chinese 5400-year-old cat specimen as leopard cat (Prionailurus …