From the primordial hunters of millions of years ago to the curled-up companion on your sofa today, cats have carried their wild nature with them through every stage of evolution. Their instincts, behaviours, and even their teeth tell the story of skilled predators built for meat-only diets. Discover how cats became the animals we know and love, why they remain obligate carnivores, and how understanding their origins can help us care for them better.