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Outrageous 'Tiger King' zoo owners say they help tigers. Conservation experts disagree.
By Mindy Weisberger published
The sensational human drama of "Tiger King" dramatically downplays how tigers are harmed by unregulated captive breeding in unaccredited zoos.

'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.

Yellowstone study finds plague (yes, that plague) in nearly half of tested cougars
By Laura Geggel published
One of the plague victims was a 3-month-old cougar kitten.

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.

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.

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.

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

Meet the Cat-Fox, an Oddball Feline Roaming Around a French Island
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
They're big and have fox-like tails.
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