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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
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Cats recognize familiar BO and can spot strangers from the stink of their armpits and toesResearchers have found that cats spend longer sniffing a stranger's odor than their owner's odor, suggesting they can distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar humans from scent alone.
By Patrick Pester Published
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What's the difference between a leopard and a jaguar?Look closely at the spots to tell leopards from jaguars: there's a subtle clue.
By Emma Bryce Published
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The history of cat domesticationDiscover the history of our feline friends, and learn about the debate over whether cats are really "domesticated" at all.
By Marilyn Perkins Last updated
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