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

Even in a domestic situation ... with regular vet visits and checkups. Many adult cats can develop teeth and gum issues, leading to difficulties eating later in life. Cats are considered seniors ...

“This cat is clearly smaller than a domestic cat,” lead author Qigao ... From the jaw fragment, which includes two surviving teeth, Jiangzuo and his colleagues inferred the extinct creature ...