Cats
Learning to Live Beside Endangered Tigers May Be the Key to Saving Them
New programs in India are helping to reduce conflict between humans and the big cats by educating communities and helping those who have been affected by animal attacks
Rare Endangered Lynx Spotted in Vermont for the First Time Since 2018
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has only confirmed seven sightings of the wildcats since 2016
‘Fearsome’ Saber-Toothed Cats Needed Their Baby Teeth and Mommies, Too
According to new research, two sets of sabers and unusual lower jaw anatomy show that the saber-toothed cat Smilodon fatalis delayed adulting with a long weaning period
Rare Ocelot Caught on Camera in Arizona, the First Sighting in Its Area for 50 Years
Ocelots were federally listed as endangered in 1972, and their current U.S. population is thought to be fewer than 100 individuals
See Images of New Yorkers and Their Pets Across Three Centuries
An upcoming exhibition will trace the history of the city's domesticated dogs, cats, horses and other animals
Feast on 15 Ferocious Tiger Photos From the Smithsonian Photo Contest
This majestic big cat is one of the world’s most recognizable
Could a Robin and a Bluebird Have Babies? And More Questions From Our Readers
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts
Letters Written by Ancient Roman Commanders Have Been Found in a Pet Cemetery in Egypt
Discovered among the graves of hundreds of cats, dogs and monkeys, the correspondence was likely written by centurions in the first century
Endangered Ocelots May Be Expanding Their Range in Texas
DNA testing of an ocelot killed in 2021 raises the possibility that the creatures may be roaming outside their established South Texas territory, which is currently their only stronghold in the country
Oregon Resident Catches Rare Case of Plague, Likely From Their Cat
The patient was treated during the earlier stages of disease, so the community faces little risk, according to health officials
Why We're So Obsessed With Cute
A London exhibition explores how cute became such a powerful—and sometimes dangerous—cultural force
See the 'Adorable'—and Deadly—Black-Footed Cat at a Utah Zoo
Eight-month-old Gaia is part of a breeding program for her vulnerable species, which is considered the "world's deadliest cat"
NASA Streams Video of a Cat Chasing a Laser From Deep Space
In a first, the agency beamed the playful clip to Earth from a distance 80 times farther than the moon
Like Dogs, Some Cats Will Play Fetch—but Mostly on Their Own Terms
Many felines appear to pick up the playful behavior spontaneously, without any explicit training, a survey of cat owners finds
Cats Prey on More Than 2,000 Different Species
A new study sheds light on just how many creatures domestic cats will eat—including hundreds that are threatened or endangered
Cheetahs Become More Nocturnal in Extreme Heat, Study Finds
Hunting later at night may force the big cats to surrender their prey to larger carnivores, such as lions and leopards
Domestic Cats Could Breed Scottish Wildcats Out of Existence
Just a few decades of intermixing affected the DNA of all sampled modern wildcats, researchers say, suggesting the species may be "genomically extinct"
Cats Make Nearly 300 Different Facial Expressions
From ear position to pupil size, a new study examines how felines express themselves while interacting with one another
How Do Cats Purr? Scientists May Now Have an Answer
Domestic cats produce low-frequency vocalizations when purring, an unusual ability for their small size
Where Can You Find the Oldest Cat Door on Earth?
The little opening for felines has a surprisingly long history
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