Nature's first cat! Every time your cat purrs, it echoes 30-million-year-old legacy that began with predator scientists call the world's first true cat

First Cat Proailurus: Long before modern cats evolved, an ancient feline called Proailurus roamed the forests of Europe and Asia around 30 million years ago. Widely regarded as the world's first true cat, it is believed to be the common ancestor of today's domestic cats and big cats, including lions and tigers. Here's what scientists know about its appearance, habitat, diet, evolution and the reasons behind its extinction.

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