The wolf cat — how this bizarre, adorable cat came to be
It's a relatively new type of breed -- and a pretty unusual one as well.
Tag: cat
A medieval scribe curses a cat for peeing on his manuscript
Cats ruining things: a tale as old as time.
Archaeologists discover 2.000-year old cat figure in Peru’s Nazca Lines
It's massive but sadly, it's not a real cat.
Cats kill up to 10 times more wildlife than natural predators — so keep them indoors
Domestic cats kill millions of birds and other mammals every year.
Most people struggle to read cats’ expressions, but “cat whisperers” don’t
It's a skill that can likely be trained, the team explains.
Cats form affectionate bonds with humans, similarly to dogs and infants
Is your cat securely attached to you?
Analysis of 19 million cats shows how our pets’ weight evolves throughout their lifetimes
"As humans, we know we need to strive to maintain a healthy weight, but for cats, there has not been ...
If you think cats are antisocial, it’s probably you, new study concludes
It's probably your fault -- of course.
Viking cats show that domesticated felines have grown bigger in time (as well as a gruesome history)
The Vikings used to skin cats for their pelts.
Cat’s tongues are surprisingly complex — and better at cleaning than any brush we have
Fur lickin' findings.
Veterinary community releases tips and tricks on how to properly feed your cat
If you own a cat, this is the paper for you.
Business students are more likely to have a brain parasite infection spread by cat feces
A parasite infection generally spread by cat feces may be making some people fearless.
Have a fat cat? Here’s how much you should feed it to lose weight, according to science
A new study explains what it takes to help kitty slim down.
There’s still hope to stave off extinction for the smallest cat in the Americas, study shows
This small cat faces large issues.
Having a cat around the house keeps asthma away in newborns
Cat allergens reduce the incidence of asthma in newborns by a factor of two.
Where humans went, cats followed — the story of cat domestication started 9,000 years ago
From Egypt's pyramids to Viking longboats, cats never left our side since we invented agriculture.
Mixed cat-and-dog teams are the best defense against rodent pests
It's double the fun, too.
In 1975, a physicist co-authored a paper with his cat. He did it for a very good reason
F.D.C. Willard, also known as Chester, is a cat who co-authored a high-quality physics paper in 1975
Nutmeg the Cat celebrates 31st birthday. He’s the oldest ca in the world
This tabby cat just celebrated its 31st birthday, after recovering from a serious illness.
Why cats love boxes so much
Cats can be odd. They sleep for up to 20 hours a day, and get scared by cucumbers. They also ...