There is a close relationship between the wild and domestic cat , but it is uncertain that which wild sub-specious of the felis genus actually made up the leap into domesticity. Wild cats are widely distributed and vary considerably in appearance and habits.
Northeren cats for example,developed dense,almost wolly coats,while in warmer,soyuthern climes, afine,body-hugging fur was the norm. Experts ended up with three major contenderes for the ancestor of the domestic cat.
For many year, the Europeans believed that it was their wild cat, which is still found in localized parts of Scottish Highlands and northern continental Europe. Their assumption was based on the cat's coloring and tabby markings that are common in non-pedigreed cats of the today.However young offspring are reared by humans, they remain very wary, and do not abandon their wild behaviour patterns .This inherent anti-social streak makes them unlikely to have been inclined toward domestication.
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