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![Feral cats such as this one, photographed on the island of Oahu, Hawaii in Hanauma Bay, introduced a parasite into local ecosystems.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5GVR5F9DLzJHPMiSCxFLsN-320-80.jpg)
'Mind-control' cat parasite has now reached Hawaii's parks
By Mindy Weisberger published
The parasite Toxoplasma gondii has been found on Oahu, Hawaii public lands for the first time.
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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 3: Mysterious cats
By Live Science Staff published
In this episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll take a closer look at one of the most puzzling animals on our planet, and one that you may share your home with: cats.
![3D-printed titanium limbs helped a frostbitten feline get back on her feet.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7cS2DrDAMFRQSMpMyfFDvW-320-80.jpg)
Cat with 4 frostbitten paws gets new feet made of titanium
By Mindy Weisberger published
Dymka the cat suffered severe frostbite in all four paws, but after they were amputated she received new titanium limbs.
![Woman petting her domestic cat.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XpUWN4UcUkE3NYGt9MF7AP-320-80.jpg)
Here's the Best Way to Pet a Cat, According to Science
By Lauren Finka published
The key to success is to focus on providing the cat with as much choice and control during interactions as possible.
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Cats in Australia Kill Over 2 Billion Wild Animals Each Year
By Mindy Weisberger published
Humans love cats, but the furry felines are stone-cold killers
![A French Forest and Hunting Office employee holds up a "cat-fox" thought to be a new feline species.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nMy8qrzm9D6RUtgyEKzQSJ-320-80.jpg)
Meet the Cat-Fox, an Oddball Feline Roaming Around a French Island
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
They're big and have fox-like tails.
![Grumpy Cat died at age 7.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5FmFtc974AjN255w6iELLj-320-80.jpg)
Internet's Famous Grumpy Cat Dies at Age 7
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Her permanent "frowning" face became an internet sensation.
![kitty from the back](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ynXPDZLU63GuwnCe5g5R7V-320-80.jpg)
Cats 'Farm' Bacteria in Their Butts. Here's Why.
By Grant Currin published
Cat butts are home to communities of microbes that produce cats' distinctive, stinky pheromone spray.
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