Cat news, features and articles
-
Why do cats have 'toe beans'?The round little pads on cats' paws are more than just cute — they're a feat of evolution that serve many important functions.
By Marilyn Perkins Published
4 Commentscats -
Giant Florida panther captured by wildlife officials is heaviest on recordWildlife officials accidentally captured the heaviest Florida panther ever documented during a routine population check.
By Sascha Pare Published
8 Commentscats -
How do cats get their spots?Scientists have identified some of the involved genes behind cats' spots, but there's still a piece missing.
By Ashley P. Taylor Published
cats -
Do cats communicate with their tails?From tail up to tail down, what do different cat tail positions and movements mean?
By Clarissa Brincat Published
cats -
Mountain lions in Los Angeles are becoming nocturnal to avoid humansThe mountain lions of Greater Los Angeles are becoming more active at night to cope with humans hiking, cycling and jogging in their habitat.
By Patrick Pester Published
cats -
Cats are better at word association than human babies are, study findsCats are quicker than babies to associate a picture of a word with its corresponding picture, new research shows.
By Victoria Atkinson Published
cats -
New DNA findings shed light on Tsavo's infamous man-eating lionsScientists extract DNA from hair embedded in the Tsavo lions' jaws that reveals the species of prey they ate while they were alive.
By Elise Poore Published
cats -
Why do cats 'chatter'?Some cats chatter, oftentimes when they see prey. But why?
By Victoria Atkinson Published
cats -
How do cats squeeze through small spaces?Cats can squeeze through impossibly small holes, but how does their anatomy enable them to do this?
By Charles Q. Choi Last updated
cats
