Cats and Agriculture
The relationship between humans and cats began around 10,000 years ago, coinciding with the rise of agriculture. Rather than being domesticated by humans, cats seemingly domesticated themselves, thriving in the abundant food sources provided by farms. This mutually beneficial partnership evolved, with ancient Egyptians later revering cats for their pest control abilities and spiritual significance, leading to their mummification and worship.In this clip
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