From ancient Egyptians to today’s internet users, people have always loved their cats.
In the U.S. alone, cats reign over about 45.3 million households. There are at least 45 domestic breeds, which differ widely in features such as coat color, tail length, hair texture, and temperament, according to the Cat Fancier’s Association.
However, do we know about them? Scientists are just beginning to understand the rich complexity of what it means to be feline.