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In true feline form, cats aren't in a hurry to jump onto our laps.
According to one comprehensive study that looked at the spread of domesticated cats, DNA analysis suggests that these animals lived for thousands of years alongside humans before they were domesticated. During that time, their genes have changed little from those of wildcats, apart from picking up one recent "update": the distinctive stripes and dots of the tabby cat.
Since the moment they decided to join our households, felines have completely taken over our lives. In ancient Egypt, for example, people built cemeteries for them—Egyptians mummified their kitties and made statues for them that are exhibited in museum collections across the world to this day.
Of course, our life has changed dramatically during the last couple of millennia, but our love for cats has remained the same. Continue scrolling to check out this original Bored Panda list to learn why. When you go through the funny cat pictures we collected, fire up our similar publications dedicated to them here, here, and here.
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My Crush Just Told Me Over Text That It Was "Unmanly" For Men To Have A Cat. I Sent Her This
It is believed that cats started hanging around farming communities in the Fertile Crescent about 8,000 years ago, where they formed a mutually beneficial relationship with humans as their rodent patrol.
"Since domestic cats are remarkably similar to their wildcat ancestors, they retained a side to them that is fierce and elusive," Lucy Hoile, a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) who specializes in these animals told Bored Panda.
"However, they are surprisingly adaptable, living comfortable lifestyles in the most urban of areas and forming strong, affectionate relationships with the people they live with. These two features of the pet cat make them an enigma that is difficult to find with any other pet species."
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Larry Good Cat
Some dog lovers might argue that cats are selfish and arrogant, but Hoile reassured us that felines are still living with us because they know we can provide them with significant benefits, and not just food and shelter.
"Cats will often form strong emotional attachments to their owners, identifying them as part of their social group through facial and body marking. Cat owners are now more than just bringers of tasty food and a warm bed!"
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Caught This Absolute Angel Begging For Treats
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Look At The Markings On This Cat
Beck(formerly Becca/Gizmo sq) 4 years ago
My black cat cricket just had 6 kits last week. One is black with and orangy head with a perfect black square on the right half of his face. I want to call him q-bert. (CUBE-bert)
Monique Reed 4 years ago
If you've got a black and orange kitten, it's probably a "she"...
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Rebecca Trinkner 4 years ago
I have never seen that before! How neat! I thought the pic was a cat outside while it was snowing lol.
Lucky2BAlive 4 years ago
Please tell me they named her Stars, or Connie - short for constellation.
Carrie Laughs 4 years ago
I expect the kitty was completely black to start with - this looks like vitiligo. Shame though, I love the thought of the little cat being called freckles!
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Isabelle ST 2 years ago
I've only heard about 1 other cat with that color problem. WOW ❤️ Such an amazing color.
Shirley Heyn 4 years ago
Not sure that is a cat, I'm thinkin' a new species? Reverse Leopard. . .? Black Fawn. . .?
Steph 4 years ago
Sad story: I had a black labrador with spots like that - because he was splattered with boiling oil as a puppy. Took a long time for the skin to recover. Most of the burned skin never grew hair back, but on some spots, he grew white dots. Looked like a "negative" Dalmatian. Still sad, because he suffered hell and blinded.
Pamela Scott 4 years ago
I hope this is just a beautiful pattern he happens to have ! We could me seeing spots that were either bleached or far worse it could be scarring sometimes if they have something happen that causes damage but the fur is able to grow back it comes back without pigment.
Mickie Shea 4 years ago
This is extremely rare cat. Once forbidden to write about in holy scriptures or somewhere. It's known in Slovaria as a spotted black scat. Know for there sweetness.
Robert Hart III 4 years ago
This cat's name should be: Orion, Galaxy, Midnight (I know), Galileo, or Hubs (short for Hubble)
My Name Is Mars 4 years ago
Feline vitiligo. My black cat has it. He was born solid black and stayed that way until he was about 2. He started getting white dots of fur after that and was diagnosed with feline vitiligo. He's now 13 and handsome as ever
Samantha Melnychuk 4 years ago
This cat looks like everything around the bleach bottle after my husband sets it down without the lid put back on.
Karen Grace 4 years ago
The muzzle looks like Vitiligo, but the spots seems an unusual presentation.
Julié Marie 4 years ago
Looks like there is always a disco ball somewhere near the cat and the spots are the reflection :D
PixxelDust 4 years ago
I would be forever going to brush the dust off the cat before realising and stopping myself
Hilary Mol 4 years ago
The pattern of a spotted fawn, and the coloring of a reverse Dalmatian. This cat is cool.
Suzanne Clark 4 years ago
That's incredible, I've never seen markings like those--snow cat indeed.
Valisbourne Spiritforge 4 years ago
Omg, he looks like he roams a construction site. What a gorgeous cat!
Daniel (ShadowDrakken) 4 years ago
Poor thing... those look like chemical burns from something splattering, probably years prior. Good that it didn't get into the eyes though at least
JennieLee543 4 years ago
That's what I was going to say. Scars have white hair.
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Jenny 4 years ago
I don’t think the cat has been sprayed with paint. It looks like s/he has vitiligo, which causes fur to turn white over time.
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"Being opportunistic hunters, they are built for short bursts of activity when prey presents itself," Lucy Hoile explained. "Periods of rest in-between are essential to conserve energy at other times of the day."
In fact, some of these furry critters (just like dogs) have no trouble earning their living through honest work. Just take a look at these bodega cats who keep convenience stores and corner shops pest-free!
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I Have A Question
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Black Cat Kinda Sus
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The Committee Against Vacuum Cleaners
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Hi!
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I Found This Little Boy In The Countryside, Alone. Initially He Was Scared, Now He Seems To Be Pretty Comfortable
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Onwards, My Noble Steed!
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Catflix And Chill
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It's Joke?
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She Didn't Like Her New Ears
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"Describe Your Cat In One Picture"
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A Motion Sensor Sign
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Important Q
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago (edited)
The one on the right is Alfred Hitchcock. The left could be Donald Trump. Which would drive him over the edge. If you play with the fur you could turn Don into Cary Grant.
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What The Hex??!!
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Halloween Costume Sorted
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The Cat Burglar Has Struck Again!
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Getting Head Is Best
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Where Is The Syrup, Stanley?
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The Way My Cat Sleeps
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Behold The Glorious Whiskers Of Shoulder Cat
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If You Can't Hide A Crime Scene, Just Pretend You Are A Victim
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He Thinks He's Being Sneaky
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These Rolls Are Homemade
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How Could You Be Mad At Her With Eyes Like Those
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"I Do Not See The Humor In This"
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
Upper cat is clearly contemplating the demise of lower cat aka googly cat.
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Today I Was Extremely Sad And I Thought "I Can't Wait To Go Home And See My Cat, He Will Make Me Happy". Ok Well I Found Out He Was More Depressed Than Me
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Proud Daddy With His New Litter
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I’m Remodeling My Basement And All The Ceiling Tiles Were Just Removed. I Found My Cat Like This
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If You Bite Me In The Face, You Get The Bowl!
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The New Spiderman Movie Got Me Confused
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I Found Our New Church
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Wait...
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Being Sexy For Ya
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago (edited)
Yes, draw her like one of your French girls, she said pre-emptively
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Delightful Cat Photos To Brighten Your Day
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My Cat Is Sleeping Very Strangely...
Olivia Betterton 4 years ago
Thats how baby owls sleep because their head is too big to hold it up- lol
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When Your Cats Creates Gradient While They Eat
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Jailed For Smol Crimes
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Zzz
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College Life
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"Be There Or Be Square" Me:
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I. I Don’t Even Know
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Mieow Antoinette
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Let Me In. Let Me In!
Samantha PandaNotBored 4 years ago
Bring your cat in at night simple. Step 1. . Call cats name to come in . Especially in cold weather ✋🙄
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My Cat
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I'm Beginning To Think We Might Have A Mouse
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We Got Bored And Our Cat Is A Heavy Sleeper, So We Helped Him Live Up To His Nickname
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It Takes 2 To Tango
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Mexican Fighter Cat
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Discovered Strange Marks On My Butter. My Suspect Is Not A Good Liar
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Delightful Cat Photos To Brighten Your Day
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I Can See U
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Our Cat Isn't Happy About Our Door-Opening Response Time...
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Sitting On Its Owner's Shoulders And Head During A Bus Journey In Lithuania
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Noodle
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Just Opened Up A Fresh Jar Of Cat
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Toothy Blanket
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My Cat Stanley Decided To Sit On My New Cat Harriet. I Have Only Had Her For Two Weeks And They Already Entertain Me Daily
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Our Wedding Plans Changed And We Had A Small Covid Wedding At Home
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"Sometimes It's Only Madness That Makes Us What We Are"
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They’re All Making The Same Face
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Mittens Is Refusing To Make Eye Contact With His Vet, Or The Room, Or Anything But My Armpit
Samantha PandaNotBored 4 years ago
That’s how I feel about life too, so don’t worry . It comes to us all eventually 🤷🏼♀️😂
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Tent Cat
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Croissant Cat
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The Selfie King
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That Face When You Start A New Job And Can’t Remember Anyone’s Name
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Cat Refuses To Play With Anything... Until I Get A Bit Of String Out
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"Hooman, You Go First"
Debbie 4 years ago
They are part of the conspiracy. Waiting for you to start movin downstairs, and the moment you want to put your foot down they start walking right under it, causing you to want to move your foot to another place but alas, there's a cat there too, and by then you're on your way down reaaaallly fast...
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We Keep One Cube Empty For Her
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How Is She Real??
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My Mom Received A Kitten From My Cats Litter. She Updates Me On His Shenanigans Often
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Who's Your Worm Guy?
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No More Math, Give Me Attention
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He Falls Asleep Like This All The Time
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Cat Flower
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It Can Be Seen That He Is Very Tiring
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How Many Meowgabytes Does It Hold?
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You Seeing This
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Tell Me Why This Is What I See When I Walk Into The Bathroom? Lol
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Just My Neighbors Cat Taking Her Afternoon Nap
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Lisa 4 years ago
I have to admit I am friends with more dogs than cats, but dogs are more social. So the few cat friendships are special. These are not my cats btw, I can't imagine not being friends with your own cats.
Rissie 4 years ago
Dogs are not more (or less) social, they are different in their social behavior.
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Lisa 4 years ago
I have to admit I am friends with more dogs than cats, but dogs are more social. So the few cat friendships are special. These are not my cats btw, I can't imagine not being friends with your own cats.
Rissie 4 years ago
Dogs are not more (or less) social, they are different in their social behavior.
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