Our pet cats have surprisingly complex lives, and with the ancient tale of kitty domestication still being deciphered, there are always new things to learn about our feline friends. Live Science brings you the finest cat facts and keeps you updated on the most important mouser research. So whether you want to know why house cats can't roar, how cats get their stripes, or if it's safe for cats to drink milk, check out Live Science's latest domestic cat news, features and articles from our expert writers and editors.
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Why do cats bring home dead animals?
Cats sometimes catch and leave a "gift" for their humans. But why do cats give us dead mice, birds or other prey?
The history of cat domestication
Discover the history of our feline friends, and learn about the debate over whether cats are really "domesticated" at all.
Cats: Facts about our feline friends
Discover interesting facts about cat intelligence, how they see the world, and why we keep them around.
Why do cats lick plastic bags?
Your pet's love of licking may come from their desire to nurse as a kitten.
Do cats communicate with their tails?
From tail up to tail down, what do different cat tail positions and movements mean?
Cats are better at word association than human babies are, study finds
Cats are quicker than babies to associate a picture of a word with its corresponding picture, new research shows.
How do cats squeeze through small spaces?
Cats can squeeze through impossibly small holes, but how does their anatomy enable them to do this?
