Find out what science says about cat and dog intelligence, comparing brain structure, problem-solving skills, and social ...

On their tongues cats have functional barbs or papillae made of keratin, the same material found in our nails and our hair. They’re rigid little barbs that face backward. There are a couple of ...

Our enigmatic little furry friends may have just given up one of their secrets, as scientists think they have discovered the gene which underpins purring in cats. Cats are believed to purr for various ...

Researchers studying everyday cat behavior noticed a small but consistent detail. During routine activities at home, many cats relied on the same front paw when stepping into a litter box, moving down ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Sand cat Amir is now in second place for the Sand Cat Species Survival Plan‘s March Madness bracket photo contest, according to the Greensboro Science Center. The contest ...

Like so many other humans, you might find cats to be mysterious creatures. But believe it or not, it’s not that hard to make friends with a feline if you know what to do. Here are some tips on how to ...

People who live with cats have joked for ages that felines crank up the volume whenever a man walks in. Now researchers say there might be something to that. Their latest study suggests that cats push ...