The History of Cats (That We Know Of) Compilation | Lindsay Nikole

Dive into the origins of the Cat lineage! From the first true Cat Proailurus 30 million years ago, through the mysterious "Cat Gap" in the fossil record, to Pseudaelurus and the major split that gave us both modern cats and saber-tooths. Discover how these early felines evolved from civet-like ancestors and began their journey to becoming some of Earth's most successful predators. Oh! And I wrote a book, so definitely make sure to grab it—Epic Earth out now! Order Here: https://a.co/d/54fdZqI NEW MERCH- https://lindsaynikole.com/ #LindsayNikole #catevolution #cathistory Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayNikole?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT LINDSAY NIKOLE Join zoologist Lindsay Nikole for vivid stories about evolution, animal behavior, and the wonderfully weird life around (and before) us. Each video dives into creatures you’ve never met and facts you’ll never forget, blending science with humor, visuals, and memorable explanations. From viral mystery IDs and prehistoric deep dives to myth-busting and conservation context, this channel makes complex biology easy and exciting to understand. Follow Lindsay Nikole here: Order Lindsay’s new book: https://geni.us/EpicEarth?brid=yl-xFobehfULq0HItSrw1g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsay_nikole Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LindsayNikoleTheZoologist TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindsaynikole Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2IDSBorwoeXSD3r67kFTQH?si=Mb2Dg1fgRXWZQzfIzSqgmg&nd=1 Merch: https://www.lindsaynikole.com Chapters: 00:00 History of Cat's "That We Know Of" 05:40 The First Cat Proailurus 08:13 The Pseudaelurus Cat 11:32 Conical-Toothed Cats & Sabertooth Cats 12:19 The Prehistoric Apex Predators "Machairodonts" 18:10 Three Tribes of "Machairodontinae" 20:45 The Misfits, Scimitar-Toothed Cats & Dirk-Toothed Cats 36:50 The Modern Cats "Felidae" 40:52 Bay Cat, Asian Golden Cat, Bonean Bay Cat & Marbled Cat 45:00 The Caracal Cat & African Golden Cat 49:03 Ocelot, Andean Mountain Cat, Pampas Cat, Geoffroy's Cat 52:48 Kodkod Cat, Northern & Southern Tiger Cats 53:44 The "Links Line" Iberian, Eurasian, Canada, Links 57:14 "Puma Line" Cheeta, Pardoides, American Puma, Jaguarundi 1:02:03 The "Leopard Cat Line" Pallas's Cats, Rusty Spotted Cats 1:04:37 Flat Headed Cat, Fishing Cats & Leopard Cats 1:10:03 The "BIG Cats" Classications 1:14:24 The Clouded Leopard, Snow Leopard 1:27:33 The Jaguars, Tigers Lion & Lions 1:39:14 The Cat's "Domestication" 1:47:40 Ancient Egypt Cats & Lions In Global Cultures 1:50:04 The Jaguars in Mesoamerica & Cats in Modern Media 1:54:22 Evolutionary Relationship & Two Main Branches The History of Cats (That We Know Of) Compilation | Lindsay Nikole https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrc2iv2-G1FZ3VscM3zu2jg