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The cat diaspora out of Africa

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Diaspora of domestic cats revealed complex origins and spread across continents.
Key evidence indicates ancient dna shows significant genetic divergence in cat populations.
Observational analysis highlights findings from genetic samples across various regions worldwide.
Potential implications for understanding human-animal relationships and domestication processes are significant.

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Observational analysis explores the diaspora of domestic cats using ancient dna, suggesting diverse origins.

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Ancient DNA illuminates the origin and spread of the domestic cat

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synapsesocial.com/papers/692b9d8d1d383f2b2a379b96 https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aec9283

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