Cats

The surprising way to calm the body during sirens

During sirens, the body enters a state of alertness. Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state.

Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state
How do our pets help us cope with the situation?

Maintaining immunity: How do our pets help us cope with the situation?

WITH AN average of 25 calls a day seeking to return or surrender animals to its shelter in Kfar Ruth, and 258 dogs and 186 cats already waiting for homes, Let Animals Live has begun working to raise awareness on how to maintain an element of routine for animals so they don’t develop behavior issues.

As Israeli owners struggle from daily Iranian attacks, pets pay the price of war

An illustrative image of a cat alongside Hanukkah paraphenalia.

The midair maneuver that lets cats touch down paws-first, explained by New research


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.

 A cat in a basket (Illustrative)

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.


Jerusalem street cats: Lending a helping paw to feline friends

Jerusalem street cats, a pest to so many, are actually living beings struggling to survive. One initiative has tried to help by bringing volunteer veterinarians.

 Titania the cat is seen with her paw healing after being rescued from the Jerusalem streets by her loving family.

Cat burglar unsuccessfully attempts to steal from Turkish store

“It was very deliberate, in a planned way,” Bal said. “Of course it was a surprise. Who would have thought that an animal would steal?!” 

 A cat rescued by the Humane Society International's animal disaster relief team in Antakya, Turkey after the earthquake, February 2023

Unlikely friendships: How bunny rabbits helped heal a paralyzed cat

Canelo underwent acupuncture, laser treatments and bunny-play therapy. He is now looking for his forever home alongside his best friend Llama.

 Rescued Kitten

Siberian tigers have personalities, are unique individuals - study

Siberian tigers, the largest of all cat species, was found to have distinct individual personalities with values of either Majesty and Steadiness.

 A Siberian tiger and its cub (Illustrative).

Defense companies in Europe competing with cat videos on TikTok

The Norwegian ammunition-making group Nammo is claiming that the storing of cat videos is threatening the company’s growth.

 Artemis the cat found a cozy blanket for this winter. How can you find one for yourself? (Illustrative)