cats

Native Americans Might Have Domesticated Bobcats 2,000 Years Ago

A bobkitten was found buried wearing a necklace in an ancient funeral mound in Illinois.

Baby Mice Exposed to Cat Urine are Less Afraid of Cats

New research found that if a baby mouse is exposed to cat urine, it won't run away from the scent when it's older.

The Art of Schrodinger’s Cat

Non-physicists, including artists, look at Schrodinger's Cat without the quantum mechanics. In other words, in a way we can understand.

Where Your Cat Wants to Be Petted, According to Science

Go for the head, not the tail.

13 Heartwarming Before and After Pictures of Adopted Cats

These photos show that a little love from humans can dramatically change a cat's life.

12 Fascinating Facts About YouTube

The video site debuted in 2005 and quickly took over the internet. Take a look at some interesting facts about their history. We promise not to Rickroll you.

The Time Cats Delivered the Mail in Belgium

9 Cats with Careers

Some cats have a particularly useful set of skills that come in handy in the workplace, like public relations, destressing, and pest control.

Meet Instagram's Favorite Two-Legged Cat

Half the legs means twice the cuteness

13 Bookstore Cats

Curling up with a good book and a cat is a heavenly experience. Libraries and bookstores know that, and having a cat around is not only good for customers relations and advertising, they also keep mice away.

'Old Mother Hubbard' is Weirder Than You Thought

All photos courtesy Rohit Saxena / Ottawa Humane Society

Mad Men and Cats and Bunnies, Oh My!

The Ottawa Humane Society and photographer Rohit Saxena are paying tribute to the end of 'Mad Men' in adorable ways.

12 Ailments Humans And Animals Share

When Time Predicted Cats Were the Hot New Thing

In 1981, Time Magazine spotted a hot new trend: cats.

5 Kickstarter Campaigns to Keep Your Pet With You At All Times

Translating What Your Cat is Trying to Tell You

Sequencing Lil Bub's Genome to Unlock The Mystery of Her Adorably Weird Face

6 Cats Who Made a Mark on the Silver Screen

Before YouTube made cute cat videos all the more accessible, these felines dominated the big screen—and made names for themselves alongside Hollywood’s biggest stars.