Latest about Cats
Why do cats lick?
Here's the science behind why cats lick themselves, as well as other animals and even humans.
Tigers: The world's largest cats
Tigers are the biggest cats in the world, but their populations are struggling. With only 3,200 left in the wild, there are now more living in captivity than in the wild.
How do cats get their stripes?
Several key genes dictate whether a house cat will have stripes, spots or neither.
Cat brains are shrinking, and it's all humans' fault
Researchers compared the skulls of domesticated house cats to the skulls of their closest wild ancestor, and found that cat brains are definitely shrinking.
You can't hide from your cat, so don't even try
Cats create "mental maps" using audio cues, scientists have discovered. This enables cats to spatially orient unseen companions, an ability that was previously unknown in felines.
Cats can memorize their friends' names, new study suggests
Cats may be able to remember the names of cohabitating cats — but it depends where they live, new research suggests.
