Cats

Ancient DNA upends long-held story of cat domestication

New DNA studies show domestic cats originated in North Africa and spread later than believed, while ancient China lived alongside a different wild feline long before housecats arrived.

 Blink, but slowly: Study reveals the secret to better communication with your cat.
An illustrative image of a cat alongside Hanukkah paraphenalia.

Eight nights, nine lives: How to celebrate Hanukkah with your cats

Study: Petting your cat sends an oxytocin wave through both of you.

Turkish man to pay ex-wife ‘cat support’ as felines caught in divorce crossfire

CATS TREATED successfully with Fenlips cream after FHV-1 infection.

Israeli scientists discover feline herpes can be treated with human coldsore medication


Feline infectious outbreak in Cyprus raises concerns for UK cats

FIP is caused by FCoV, which is highly contagious and primarily transmitted through feces.

 A cat in a basket (Illustrative)

EU recommends pet-owners keep cats inside to protect them from bird flu

Hundreds of mammals around the world have been infected by avian influenza amid the ongoing global outbreak.

A swan angry with a cat (Illustrative)

The best hunter? Cat brought to catch a mouse - then this happened

Not every cat is a hunter, a guy in Chile learned the hard way. He was just trying to get rid of a mouse in his kitchen and ended up in an imaginary situation while the cat screamed in terror.


Cat survives seagull attack and bus encounter, saved from death twice

Pudding, a stray cat, survives a near-fatal seagull attack, sustaining serious injuries, but receives life-saving treatment from the Society for the Protection of Cats.


Source of Poland bird flu outbreak among cats remains elusive

While traces of the virus were later found on raw meat eaten by one of the cats, it remains unclear if that is how the cat was infected.

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What cats fear the most: You won't believe it - watch now

Can you believe cats fear cucumbers? Online videos show their surprising reactions to this harmless vegetable. Why does this happen?


Ohio researchers use CAT scan to test felines’ sense of smell

The authors said that their findings deepen their understanding of how the evolution of more convoluted channels enabled mammals’ - especially cats’ - enhanced sense of smell.

A JERUSALEM alley cat.

RoboCat: Google DeepMind's innovative leap into AI-powered robotics

The self-improving AI agent RoboCat, demonstrates proficiency in operating various robotic arms, learning from minimal demonstrations, and enhancing its capabilities through self-generated data.

Robotic interactions

16 cats killed by bird flu in Poland as global outbreak continues

The infected cats were found in locations separated by hundreds of kilometers.

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Decoding strange cat habits: The secret meanings behind their behaviors

Cat experts shed light on the enigmatic habits of cats, uncovering the hidden meanings of rubbing, meowing, purring, and slow blinking.