Did Cats Domesticate Themselves?! (The Surprising Origin Story)

If you want expert help with your cat’s behaviour: https://www.petbehavioursorted.com/cat-behaviourist to book a 1:1 Zoom consultation with Mat Where did your cat really come from? While Egyptian hieroglyphs tell part of the story, the true origin is thousands of years older and reveals how a unique wild animal struck a clever bargain with the first human farmers. In this video, we'll answer: 🐾 Who is the single wild ancestor of every house cat on Earth? 🌾 What does "self-domestication" mean, and how did cats pull it off? ⛵ How did our feline friends become world travelers, ending up on every continent? You'll never look at your cat the same way again. Click play to journey back to the dawn of the domestic cat! WHO AM I? 👋 Hey, I'm Mat, a Clinical Cat Behaviourist dedicated to helping you build a stronger bond with your feline friend. Through my videos, I share evidence-based strategies to solve common problems, provide enrichment ideas, and ultimately help you create a happy, healthy life for your cat (and yourself!). Links to my favourite feline resources: 🐈‍ TALL scratching post! https://amzn.to/4gbcnnM 🐈‍ Cat Tape for Furniture https://amzn.to/49J3kbd 🐈‍ Cat Scratch Furniture Protector https://amzn.to/3DjBshW 🐈‍ Cat shelves (value) https://amzn.to/3ZBB7jR 🐈‍ Cat shelves (deluxe) https://amzn.to/4egbuch 🐈‍ Predatory play toy https://amzn.to/3XZbZSw 🐈‍ Cozy cat bed https://amzn.to/3MWLOG5 🐈‍ Heated mat for cats https://amzn.to/3BhXJvj 🐈‍ Automatic cat feeder (Petlibro) https://amzn.to/4eh2q7r 🐈‍ Puzzle feeder (Pipolino) https://amzn.to/4dn8j1J 🐈‍ Drinking Fountain (Catit PIXI) https://amzn.to/4eEwWrs 🐈‍ Microchip cat Flap (SureFlap) https://amzn.to/3Xzxzgi 🐈‍ Cat grass kit https://amzn.to/4dod5ff 🐈‍ Jumbo litter tray (Catit): https://amzn.to/4doLNWH 🐈‍ Clumping cat litter (Dr. Elsey's) https://amzn.to/3z3vpMK (using these links helps me - thank you)