Around 30 million years ago, a tree-climbing predator became the earliest true cat; lions, tigers and house cats emerged from the lineage it began

Proailurus, a fascinating feline from 30 million years ago, is recognized as the earliest true cat. This agile tree climber ...

Nature's first cat! Every time your cat purrs, it echoes 30-million-year-old legacy that began with predator scientists call the world's first true cat

Long before modern cats evolved, an ancient feline called Proailurus roamed the forests of Europe and Asia around 30 million ...
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The Forgotten, Evolutionary Reason Cats Love Being So High Up

First-time cat owners often receive the advice to install a cat tree for their new pets. Before long, their cats’ satisfaction has cat parents installing carpet-lined shelves and climbing poles for ...