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In a first, zoo lion transmits COVID-19 to its keepersAn 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.
By Harry Baker Published
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Male jaguar rivals pair up for years in unexpected bromancesResearchers in South America have observed two examples of never-before-seen alliances between rival male jaguars.
By Harry Baker Published
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Elderly female lion grows 'awkward teenage mane,' baffling zookeepersAn elderly female lion at the Topeka Zoo in Kansas has sprouted a mane. This phenomenon has only been seen a handful of times.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Is it safe for cats to drink milk?Mother cats nurse kittens, but can older cats safely lap up milk?
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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Why Do Cats Wiggle Their Butts Before They Pounce?As many pet owners will attest, when their cat prepares to pounce, it does a little butt wiggle first.
By Serena Sonoma Last updated
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Why do so many cats have white 'socks' on their paws?Those white socks are there because of genetic mutations and domestication.
By Grant Currin Last updated
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Why do cats lick?Here's the science behind why cats lick themselves, as well as other animals and even humans.
By Charles Q. Choi Last updated
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Tigers: The world's largest catsTigers 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.
By Patrick Pester Last updated
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How do cats get their stripes?Several key genes dictate whether a house cat will have stripes, spots or neither.
By Nicoletta Lanese Last updated
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