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'Parasites of human societies': How did we end up so close to cats?Book In the book "The Call of the Honeyguide," applied ecologist Rob Dunn explores mutually beneficial relationships between different species. But Dunn argues the relationship between humans and cats may force a rethink of what shape these mutualisms can take.
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Kazakhstan plants tens of thousands of trees in giant effort to reintroduce tigersKazakhstan planted 37,000 seedlings and cuttings in South Balkhash last year to prepare for the return of its tigers, which disappeared more than 70 years ago.
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Ancient mummified cheetahs discovered in Saudi Arabia contain preserved DNA from the long-lost populationCheetahs vanished from Saudi Arabia half a century ago. Now long-dead mummified big cats may help herald their return.
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Did any cat breeds develop naturally?Humans have undoubtedly bred cats to create certain breeds, but did any of these feline breeds emerge naturally?
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Cats meow more at men to get their attention, study suggestsA small study reveals that cats greet male owners more vocally than female ones. But the findings could be a result of cultural norms among the participants, rather than a universal cat behavior, scientists say.
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People in China lived alongside 'chicken-killing tigers' long before domestic cats arrivedLeopard cats were living alongside people in ancient China for more than 3,500 years before domestic cats arrived from Europe via the Silk Road.
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Why do some cat siblings look so different?Normally, siblings resemble each other. So why does a litter of kittens often come in a variety of colors?
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Scientists discover new type of lion roarResearchers used artificial intelligence to analyze more than 3,000 recordings of African lions and found that the animals have an "intermediate" roar as well as a "full-throated" roar.
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Can you speak cat? Scientists develop quiz that reveals how well you understand our feline friendsOpinion Cats are excellent at communicating, but humans still routinely misunderstand them.
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