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The history of cat domestication
By Marilyn Perkins, Stephanie Pappas last updated
Discover the history of our feline friends, and learn about the debate over whether cats are really "domesticated" at all.

Cats may have been domesticated much later than we thought — with earlier felines being eaten or made into clothes
By Richard Pallardy last updated
Two studies of ancient felines find that cats were likely domesticated in Egypt or other regions in North Africa — and moved into Europe with humans much later than previously believed.

Cat quiz: Can you get a purr-fect score?
By Christina Hughes published
Quiz Test your feline facts! Will you be a top cat or end up in the litter box?

Scientists solve mystery of how orange cats got their coats — and why so many are male
By Patrick Pester published
Researchers have discovered how orange cats got their coats — and why so many of them are male. The coat color comes from a genetic mutation on the X chromosome of orange, calico and tortoiseshell cats.

Big cats quiz: Can you get the lion's share of these questions right?
By Sascha Pare published
Quiz How good is your knowledge of big cats? Let's find out if you've got the eye of the tiger in this quiz.

Why do cats bring home dead animals?
By Alice Sun published
Cats sometimes catch and leave a "gift" for their humans. But why do cats give us dead mice, birds or other prey?

Cats: Facts about our feline friends
By Stephanie Pappas, Marilyn Perkins last updated
Discover interesting facts about cat intelligence, how they see the world, and why we keep them around.

Why do cats lick plastic bags?
By Kohava Mendelsohn published
Your pet's love of licking may come from their desire to nurse as a kitten.
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