From why cats meow and purr to how they get their stripes and squeeze through small spaces, Live Science tells you everything you need to know about our feline friends — wild and domestic, past and present. Live Science's expert writers and editors cover the best stories in cat science, whether they're the biggest cats in the world, like lions and tigers, or the domestic cats sharing our homes, so you'll always find cat news, features and articles to read.

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