A cat show in Wuhan, Hebei province. A key stage in the domestication of cats has now been traced back to China. Photo: AP
A cat show in Wuhan, Hebei province. A key stage in the domestication of cats has now been traced back to China. Photo: AP
Coffin of an Egyptian prince's cat from about 1400BC. Photo: AP
Coffin of an Egyptian prince's cat from about 1400BC. Photo: AP
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Evidence of 'missing link' in domestication of cats found in China

Evidence of 'missing link' in domestication of world's favourite pet has been found in ancient village in Shaanxi, surprised researchers reveal

AFP
AFP

Updated: 2:53pm, 20 Jul, 2018

A cat show in Wuhan, Hebei province. A key stage in the domestication of cats has now been traced back to China. Photo: AP
A cat show in Wuhan, Hebei province. A key stage in the domestication of cats has now been traced back to China. Photo: AP
Coffin of an Egyptian prince's cat from about 1400BC. Photo: AP
Coffin of an Egyptian prince's cat from about 1400BC. Photo: AP
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