Ancient Egypt
One of the first places to domesticate cats was Egypt. A long time ago, when they were still mummifying and building pyramids, cats were considered sacred. The punishment for killing one was death. For more Egyptian facts, click the button below.
popularity
In a 2017/2018 pet statistic, there are more domestic cats owned than any pet other than freshwater fish. While more households own dogs, there are not as many dogs owned.
Names
Like most animals, there are different names for different types. Male cats are called toms, and babies are called kits or kittens.
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