Our pet cats have surprisingly complex lives, and with the ancient tale of kitty domestication still being deciphered, there are always new things to learn about our feline friends. Live Science brings you the finest cat facts and keeps you updated on the most important mouser research. So whether you want to know why house cats can't roar, how cats get their stripes, or if it's safe for cats to drink milk, check out Live Science's latest domestic cat news, features and articles from our expert writers and editors.
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Cats are better at word association than human babies are, study finds
Cats are quicker than babies to associate a picture of a word with its corresponding picture, new research shows.
How do cats squeeze through small spaces?
Cats can squeeze through impossibly small holes, but how does their anatomy enable them to do this?
Over 40% of pet cats play fetch — but scientists aren't quite sure why
About 40% of cats play fetch with their owners, but it's not clear why.
Why do cats hate closed doors?
Meowing, sticking their paw under the door or pawing at the door are just some of the strange things cats do around closed doors. But why?
Gene therapy could be used as birth control for cats, small study suggests
A new study shows that gene therapy could be an effective form of birth control for cats.
Is it safe for cats to drink milk?
Mother cats nurse kittens, but can older cats safely lap up milk?
Why Do Cats Wiggle Their Butts Before They Pounce?
As many pet owners will attest, when their cat prepares to pounce, it does a little butt wiggle first.
