Cat
Felis catus
Pets & FarmConservation: Domesticated3 community sightings
House cats were domesticated in the Near East around 10,000 years ago, likely drawn to rodents around grain stores. They keep many wild instincts, including stalking, pouncing and a strong sense of territory.
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