The Chausie descends from the Felis chaus, or jungle cat, often depicted in ancient Egyptian art. They are considered among the wild-type cats linked to Egypt. 3. Abyssinian Although the ...

Cat coffins and representations of the cat-headed goddess Bastet are among the extraordinary objects that reveal felines’ critical role in ancient Egyptian religious, social, and political life.

While it is common to see cats in modern households, cats are among the most recently domesticated animals. Archaeological ...

When it comes to cats, the story is still evolving. Scientists continue to debate where and how our feline friends first went from wild hunters to household companions. For a long time, ancient Egypt ...