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Asian golden cat: The 'feline of many costumes' that plucks birds before eating themThe Asian golden cat is an elusive creature endemic to South and Southeast Asia. It is known to take down prey much larger than itself, including buffalo calves, baby deer and small muntjacs.
By Sascha Pare Published
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Jaguar in Brazil smashes record for the species' longest documented swimA jaguar was captured on camera trap on an artificial island near the Serra da Mesa Hydroelectric Power Dam. The only way it could have gotten there was a very long swim.
By Richard Pallardy Published
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Grumpy-looking Pallas's cat photographed by camera trap in stunning photo from eastern HimalayasThe Pallas’s cat is just one of several wildcats spotted in Arunachal Pradesh, which also supports snow leopards, common leopards, clouded leopards, leopard cats and marbled cats.
By Lydia Smith Published
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Pallas's cat: One of the world's oldest felines that stands on its bushy tail to keep its paws warmPallas's cat is a small wild cat native to Central Asia with short legs and dense fur, making it look bigger than it really is — but the yelps it makes in stressful situations betray its size.
By Sascha Pare Published
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Texas puma genes rescue Florida panthers from extinction — for nowThe low number of remaining Florida panthers has led to severe inbreeding. But now, genes from Texas pumas are helping to save them from extinction.
By Skyler Ware Published
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Why do cats and dogs eat grass?There are many theories for why cats and dogs eat grass, and some could be "old wives' tales."
By Margaret Osborne Published
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Why do cats hate water?It's a well-known fact that most cats despise getting wet. But why?
By Marilyn Perkins Published
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Why do cats like concrete slabs?Cat owners have noticed their pets seem to go crazy for concrete blocks. Why?
By Marilyn Perkins Published
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Are cats the only animals that purr?Everyone knows what a happy cat sounds like. But are they the only animals that purr?
By Marilyn Perkins Published
