Cats didn’t become house pets because humans needed them. They didn’t herd animals, pull carts, or guard property.

Leopard cats were living alongside people in ancient China for more than 3,500 years before domestic cats arrived from Europe via the Silk Road.

Archaeologist and anthropologist Jerry Moore reviews the findings that explain a relationship marked first by fear and then ...

There are 41 recognized cat species in existence, 34 of which are so-called "small cats." Truly wild-born cats face many challenges to their environments and food supplies that could lead them to ...

When Dr. Debra Blaine, MD, answered a message asking for help transporting a cat from Syosset to West Babylon, she didn’t know the simple favor would spark a unique collaboration, leading to the ...

A parent's priority to protect their children is crucial for a healthy and happy upbringing. Yet, when it comes to parenthood in the animal kingdom, the rules can be a bit different. While many ...

3,500 years ago, cats started showing up in Egyptian paintings on tomb walls and in sculptures and carvings. Not only were they abundant in these representations, but it was very clear that they were ...