Felidae Oligocene, about 25 million years ago, with the appearance of "Proailurus" and "Pseudaelurus". The latter species complex was ancestral to two main lines of felids, the cats in the extant subfamilies and a third major group of extinct cats, which are assigned to the subfamily Machairodontinae. The machairodonts included the saber-toothed cats such as the "Smilodon". The "false sabre toothed cats", the Barbourofelidae and Nimravidae, are not true cats, but are closely related and together with Felidae and other cat-like carnivores (hyaenas, viverrids and mongooses) make up the feliform carnivores. Results of mitochondrial analysis indicates that all the Felidae descended
The Davinci Foundation for Animals care of permanent animal residents who have come from a number of rescue situations, or who were in immediate danger in high-kill shelters or puppy mills. Many of the animals who know and call the DFA Sanctuary their home have suffered neglect, abandonment and abuse, They now find love, warmth and family among each other and the founders. The sanctuary has both canine and feline residents. The Davinci Foundation for Animals The Davinci Foundation for Animals (DFA) is a 501c3 non profit, that was inspired by a little dog named DaVinci. The foundation assists animals in need, both locally and