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Scientists Want to Know If Cats Learn Accents From Their Owners

Your cat may be absorbing more than you think.

11 Ways Big Cats Are Just Like Domestic Cats

Just how much do big cats have in common with the tabby in your home? We asked Susan Bass, director of publicity at Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida—you know, the place that puts out all those awesome big cat videos—to walk us through what behaviors big c

Looking for a New Career? This U.K. Café is Hiring a Cat Nanny

The position at Cat Café Manchester includes playing with and feeding the café’s many felines.

These Japanese Snacks Are Safe For Both You and Your Cat

Neco Meshi snacks are specifically formulated so that humans and cats can safely dine together.

Celebrate Japan's Cat Day with These 7 Japanese Instagram Cats

In Japan, it's always the year of the cat.

15 Fast Facts About Cheetahs

You probably know that cheetahs are the fastest land animal in the world, but did you know they chirp like birds?

Multicolored Cats Might Be More Aggressive Than Other Cats, Study Finds

"Tortitude" is real.

Why Are Cats Afraid of Water?

There's a reason why your cat has murder in her eyes when she gets wet.

A Brief, Fur-Filled History of Cat Shows

The origins of feline animal pageants can be traced back to England.

How Were Cats Domesticated?

The furry felines were not always safe to have in your home.

Cats Invaded Australia in the 19th Century, Study Finds

A genetic analysis of Australia’s feral cats suggest that cats probably made their way to the continent during the period of European exploration.

Delta Will No Longer Check Pets as Cargo Luggage

But they can still travel in the main cabin.

Why Is Your Cat Such a Picky Eater? Blame Bitter Taste Receptors

The downside of refined tastes.

Halloween Is Over, but You Can Still Own a Werewolf Cat

The breed is called Lykoi, and its patchy fur stems from a genetic mutation.

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6 Cat Breeds With Wild Roots

From Toygers, who look like mini tigers, to Savannahs, these breeds are the closest thing to having a wild cat in your home.

Meet T.S. Eliot's Lost Cat, Cumberleylaude

The fancy feline apparently enjoyed “salmon, duck, or expensive French wines."

Are White Cats More Likely to Be Deaf?

Several studies have reported that deafness is more prevalent in white cats, but few provide a good estimate of how common it is.

Your Cat Isn't as Attached to You as You Think

A new study finds cats do not view their owners as their prime source of safety and security.

10 Fun Facts About Saber-Toothed Cats

Why did these terrifying beasts evolve their nasty canines? Were they loners or pride hunters? And could primitive humans have been on the menu? Let’s explore the world of saber-tooth studies.

Cats Helped Drive Some Early Dogs in North America to Extinction

A recent study offers cat lovers some new ammunition in the "cat vs. dog" superiority debate.

This Sailor Cat is Getting an Elaborate Retirement Party

After many years of service, Erik the Red is going into retirement.

36 Cat Facts for International Cat Day

Happy International Cat Day!

17 Videos of Pets Getting Into Trouble While Home Alone

Our furry friends find plenty of ways to entertain themselves when we're not around.

Why Are Calico Cats Almost Always Female (and Always Look Different)?

It's all the result of having two X chromosomes.