Cats | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/cats/RSS feed for CatsenFri, 17 Jul 2026 12:59:56 +0000When a Cat Licks Another Cat, It's Not Always a Friendly Gesture. New Study Reveals They May Just Want Their Own Spacehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/when-a-cat-licks-another-cat-its-not-always-friendly-new-study-reveals-180989136/Classic feline behavior could be a passive-aggressive maneuver to get what they wantFri, 17 Jul 2026 12:59:56 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/when-a-cat-licks-another-cat-its-not-always-friendly-new-study-reveals-180989136/15 Kitten Photos That Will Make You Feel as Warm and Fuzzy as the Tiny Felines Themselveshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/15-kitten-photos-that-will-make-you-feel-as-warm-and-fuzzy-as-the-tiny-felines-themselves-180989111/These moments from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest highlight curious kittens from around the worldFri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/15-kitten-photos-that-will-make-you-feel-as-warm-and-fuzzy-as-the-tiny-felines-themselves-180989111/