Felidae the Felidae, grouped according to the traditional phenotypical classification with the corresponding genotypical lineages indicated. It includes all of the currently living cat species. There is considerable variation in the taxonomy used for the wildcat. It used to be regarded as "Felis silvestris" with distinct subspecies "F. s. silvestris", "F. s. lybica" and "F. s. ornata" in Europe, Africa and Asia respectively. Since 2017, the IUCN Cat Specialist Group recognises "silvestris" and "lybica" as distinct species. The phylogenetic relationships of extant felids are shown in the following cladogram, based on the molecular phylogenetic analysis of Johnson et al. (2006). The
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