Feline Threat: Navy Cats and Wild Sand Cats Under Attack

Cats have been seafaring animals for thousands of years, serving as pest control on boats and providing companionship to sailors. They were spread around the world by ancient seafaring communities like the Phoenicians and Vikings, and later by European explorers. The animals were so revered that islanders would often try to steal them from British trading ships. The US Navy also had its own service cats, as shown in old photos.