Cats
Even Shy Cats Are Bonded to Their Human Caregivers
A new study suggests that cats form ‘secure attachments’ to their owners, just like dogs and human babies do
Parasite Spread by House Cats Is Killing California’s Sea Otters
To counter the parasite's spread, cat owners should keep their pets indoor and dispose of feline feces in the trash rather than the toilet or outdoors
Florida Authorities Investigate a Disorder Affecting Panthers' Ability to Walk
The crippling condition appears to hamper the big cats’ back leg coordination
Researchers Think They Know Why Cats Eat Grass
Contrary to popular belief, grass only occasionally makes cats vomit
A Steinbeck Story About a Chef and His Cat Has Been Published in English for the First Time
The author wrote 'The Amiable Fleas' in 1954, for the French newspaper <i>Le Figaro</i>
Ten Things We’ve Learned About Lions Since Disney’s Original 'The Lion King'
Since the animated movie came out 25 years ago, zoologists have expanded our understanding of these fierce carnivores
Your Cat's Attitude Actually Is Closely Linked to Its Breed, Survey Shows
Nearly half of breed behavioral differences can be attributed to hereditary factors
Were Saber-Toothed Cat Fangs Strong Enough to Puncture Bone?
Some experts think not, but a new study suggests that holes in two saber-toothed cat skulls were caused by in-fighting
Cats May Recognize Their Own Names—but It Doesn’t Mean They Care
In a study of 78 kitties, researchers concluded our feline friends can differentiate their names out of a series of random words
The Carcasses That Mountain Lions Leave Behind Power Entire Insect Ecosystems
A new study shows 215 species of beetles rely on the big cats' leftovers
Woman Attacked by Jaguar at Arizona Zoo Says She Was ‘In the Wrong’
She had been trying to get a photo of the animal, which reached through its cage and clamped down on her arm
Site Where Julius Caesar Was Stabbed Will Finally Open to the Public
The curia in Pompey's Theater where Caesar died in the Largo di Torre Argentina is currently a fenced-off feral cat colony
Genome Sequencing Offers Clues About Celebrity Cat Lil Bub’s Unusual Appearance
Researchers identified the mutations responsible for the tabby’s extra toes, tiny stature
See Stunning New Photos of Rare African Black Leopard
Wildlife photographer used camera traps to record high-quality images of the elusive creature, while a team of researchers released separate video footage
Very Naughty Kitty Slashed 17th-Century Portrait
Apparently Padme is not a fan of Baroque artist John Michael Wright
This Hand-Carved Panther Statuette Embodies a Lost Civilization’s Harmony With Nature
Calusa Indians harnessed the bounty of Florida’s estuaries with respect and grace
Cats Have Actually Grown Larger Over Time—Unlike Most Domesticated Species
Between the Viking Age and modern times, felines increased in size by 16 percent
Cats in Literature? It’s a Long Tail
A new exhibition at the British Library explores how cats have inspired—and frightened—writers across the centuries
Tomb Full of Sacred Cats and Beetles Found in Egypt
The recently opened tomb in the Saqqara necropolis included gilded feline statues and extremely rare mummified scarab beetles
This Petite Cat Is the World's Deadliest. Mini-Series 'Super Cats' Shows You Why
The African black-footed cat weighs roughly 200 times less than the average lion, but it has a predation success rate of 60 percent
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