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Legendary 'cat-fox' could be a new subspecies
By Patrick Pester published
The real-life origins of a once-mythological wildcat called the "cat-fox" are finally coming to light thanks to recent genetics research.
In a first, zoo lion transmits COVID-19 to its keepers
By Harry Baker published
An elderly lion in an Indiana zoo transmitted COVID-19 to the zookeepers who handfed the severely ill big cat. It is the first recorded time a zoo animal has passed the virus to a human.
Male jaguar rivals pair up for years in unexpected bromances
By Harry Baker published
Researchers in South America have observed two examples of never-before-seen alliances between rival male jaguars.
Elderly female lion grows 'awkward teenage mane,' baffling zookeepers
By Stephanie Pappas published
An elderly female lion at the Topeka Zoo in Kansas has sprouted a mane. This phenomenon has only been seen a handful of times.
Is it safe for cats to drink milk?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Mother cats nurse kittens, but can older cats safely lap up milk?
Why Do Cats Wiggle Their Butts Before They Pounce?
By Serena Sonoma last updated
As many pet owners will attest, when their cat prepares to pounce, it does a little butt wiggle first.
Why do so many cats have white 'socks' on their paws?
By Grant Currin last updated
Those white socks are there because of genetic mutations and domestication.
Why do cats lick?
By Charles Q. Choi last updated
Here's the science behind why cats lick themselves, as well as other animals and even humans.
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