A full belly makes for a happy heart. Scientists believe that humans have managed to domesticate cats and turn them into loving pets.
Currently, the cats They are completely domesticated animals and adapted to family life with humans. Although each breed is different, the vast majority are Docile and affectionate petswho appreciate their personal space but enjoy sharing time with their owners.
However, this was not always the case. In fact, it is one of the domestic animals that took the longest time to train. It is believed that humans reached the hearts of felines through the mealand so they got closer until they managed to adapt their surly personality to a friendlier one.
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This is how they managed to make cats into pets
The key that proves the real change in cats’ attitude towards people lies in their genetics. Over time, it was determined through various investigations that there are 13 specific genes that differentiate wild cats from domestic cats, and these focus on emotions and the brain functionDopamine, also known as the “pleasure hormone,” was one of the most affected by these changes, demonstrating the influence of rewards or treats on pets.
In addition, domestic cats showed adaptations in genetic areas related to memory and fear conditioningwhich would imply a better ability to remember positive interactions with humans and a reduction in fear of them.
Source: Ambito
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