Latest about Domestic Cats
Cats Are City Slickers
Despite their reputation as wildlife killers, cats seem to stick to urban and residential areas, while coyotes prowl wilder spaces, research finds.
Internet Cat Videos Keep You Purring, Study Finds
Internet cat videos don't just result in major "LOLs," they also deliver significant health benefits, a new study suggests.
Kitty Kickstarter: See the Microbes That Live in Your Cat
A citizen-science project will examine the microbiome of cats' digestive systems, in both house pets and wild animals.
New Pet Therapy Guidelines: No Cats in Hospitals
A furry companion can offer comfort to hospital patients, but new guidelines recommend that only dogs — and not cats — be allowed in hospital pet therapy programs.
Will Purr for Treats: How Cats Became Domesticated
A new study has revealed the genetic changes that led cats to become domesticated, and many are related to reward seeking and fear conditioning.
In Photos: Urban Bobcats Stroll through the American Southwest
In the American Southwest, where man has continued to build his homes farther from the center of established cities, the urban bobcat has become a common subdivision neighbor.
Suspenseful Video: Alligator Attacks Scaredy Cat
An amazing video from the Florida Keys shows a curious domestic cat nearly become a midnight snack for an American alligator.
