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Why Did the USDA Perform 'Cat Cannibalism' Experiments?

March 20, 2019 | Article

These gruesome experiments were conducted to research a common parasite.
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USDA Fed Cats and Dogs to Kittens, Alarming Watchdog Report Claims

March 19, 2019 | Article

The title of the report says it all, "USDA Kitten Cannibalism."
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Why Do Cats Wiggle Their Butts Before They Pounce?

March 07, 2019 | Article

As many pet owners will attest, when their cat prepares to pounce, it does a little butt wiggle first.
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AI Sucks at Making Adorable Cat Photos, Clearly Misses the Entire Point of the Internet

February 14, 2019 | Article

When neural networks attempted to create images of cats, the results were cat-astrophic.
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Third Cat in Wyoming Diagnosed with Plague: Here's Why You Shouldn't Panic

January 15, 2019 | Article

Two other cats are known to have contracted plague in the past six months.
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Is It Unethical to Give Your Cat Catnip?

December 20, 2018 | Article

Catnip can induce changes in cat behavior. An expert argues that giving it to cats raises questions about human power and animal autonomy.
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Adorable, Remorseless Killing Machine Is World's Deadliest Cat

November 01, 2018 | Article

The deadliest cat in the world isn't a lion, leopard or tiger.
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Cheetahs: The Fastest Land Animals

October 23, 2018 | Reference

Cheetahs are the most unique members of the cat family, with bodies built for acceleration and short bursts of incredible speed.
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Hunters May Lure 'Man-Eating' Tiger with Calvin Klein's Obsession

October 15, 2018 | Article

Officials in India are considering an unusual method to lure a man eater.
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How Old Is My Pet in Dog Years or Cat Years?

July 24, 2018 | Article

"Just how old do you think my dog is in dog years?" is a question I hear on a regular basis. People love to anthropomorphize pets, attributing human characteristics to them.
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