Latest about Cats
Texas puma genes rescue Florida panthers from extinction — for now
The low number of remaining Florida panthers has led to severe inbreeding. But now, genes from Texas pumas are helping to save them from extinction.
Why do cats and dogs eat grass?
There are many theories for why cats and dogs eat grass, and some could be "old wives' tales."
Why do cats hate water?
It's a well-known fact that most cats despise getting wet. But why?
Why do cats like concrete slabs?
Cat owners have noticed their pets seem to go crazy for concrete blocks. Why?
Are cats the only animals that purr?
Everyone knows what a happy cat sounds like. But are they the only animals that purr?
Cats recognize familiar BO and can spot strangers from the stink of their armpits and toes
Researchers have found that cats spend longer sniffing a stranger's odor than their owner's odor, suggesting they can distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar humans from scent alone.
What's the difference between a leopard and a jaguar?
Look closely at the spots to tell leopards from jaguars: there's a subtle clue.
The history of cat domestication
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
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.
