How Dogs and Cats Were Domesticated

Dogs and cats are the world's most popular pets, but everything has a beginning. Humanity's bonds with these animals both began thousands of years ago in unexpected ways.

Written, edited, narrated, and directed by Donald Metzger
Script consultant: Cassie Schuchart

#pets #dogs #cats #domestication

Disclaimer: The Arabian wildcat is a subspecies of the African wildcat. This video also features a photo of another subspecies, the Southern African wildcat. The purpose was to give a general idea of the Arabian wildcat's appearance.

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