-
10,000 BCE
Extinct
Saber tooth tiger was considered extinct -
2800 BCE
Important event
Pharaohs highly respected their feline companions, who were also used as religious symbols for grace, poise, wisdom, strength, and fertility. In 2800BC -
2000 BCE
Domestication
Cats were domesticated -
2000 BCE
Place of domesticaion
Cats were first domesticated in Egypt -
2000 BCE
Interesting Fact
It was illegal to sell a cat outside of Egypt as they were such an important asset to their beliefs and society. -
2000 BCE
Past Use
Cats were used to control the mice population. And they helped kill the venomous snakes. -
500 BCE
Important event
In 500 BC a domesticated cat was given to the Emperor of China and cats were the most popular pet of the rich during the Song Dynasty. -
1348
Important event
During the Black Death of 1348, rulers ordered the killing of all cats, because they were suspected of carrying the disease. -
1401
Important event
During the 15th and 16th century, cats were welcome cargo on ships to minimize vermin and disease. -
1401
Interesting Fact
Cats were still highly respected. -
Extinct
The Bali Tiger is a cats ancestor that has been extinct. -
Common use
Cats are commonly used as companion animals now. -
Common use
Many people around the world use their cat for fame.They even make their cats their own social media account -
Interesting Fact
Cats have really flexible bodies. -
Interesting Fact
Cats can heel themselves by purring
