The Egyptians first domesticated the Jungle Cats. At first, they probably bred spontaneously with domestic cats. But in the 1960s, people began selective breeding for Chausies using several breeds, including the Abyssinian. Today, most Chausies have two domestic parents, but the Chausie is still o...
in colder climates,larger body sizes are favored for maintaining body heat, as seen in the large seabirds like the Albatross, which roam the cold Southern Ocean. Similarly, birds that have adapted to unique ecological niches, such as the large predatory Harpy Eagle of the South American ...