The Cat (felidae) family tree
The Cats form an incredibly successful family. It is true that they are missing from the polar regions, and Australasia, but everywhere that they reached they have been successful, and in many ecosystems they are the undisputed kings
Panthera Family split from hte Felid ancestor 10.8 million years ago
Bay cat ancestor split 9.4 milion years ago
Caracal Ancestor split 8.5 million years ago
Ocelot Ancestor 2.9 million years ago
Lynx Ancestor 3.2 million years ago
Puma ancestor 4.9 million years ago
Leopard cat Ancestor 5.9 million year ago
Domestic cat Ancestor
