Scientists identified the tiny species of cat from a fossilized jawbone, which could date back as far as 300,000 years ago.

"Cat ancestors were desert animals and their natural instinct tells them water is scary. So your cat doesn't trust you going into the most terrifying room in your house alone." ...

The fossil was found in an archaeological “goldmine” – the famous Huandong cave in eastern China. Fossil remains of leopard cat ancestors are rare, as these animals live in forests where their bones ...

The commentary added insight into feline instincts: "Cat ancestors were desert animals and their natural instinct tells them water is scary. So your cat doesn't trust you going into the most ...

Fossilized remains of leopard cat ancestors are rare, because these animals tend to live in unsheltered forest environments where their bones degrade more quickly, meaning few prehistoric ...