By the Viking Age, cats with a new genetic haplogroup, IV-D, show up in York, Orkney, and even Galway, Ireland. The Norse ...

Two groundbreaking studies challenge the traditional timeline of cat domestication, highlighting the pivotal influence of religious worship.

With the help of cat owners, a new project investigates cats’ biology and aims to link some of their behaviors to their genes ...

Cats usually prefer predictability and stable surroundings. Similar to their wildcat ancestors, domestic cats prioritize territorial security over social bonds with people or other cats.

Now an interdisciplinary group of researchers has developed an innovative RNA ... Death by Feral Cat: DNA Shows Cats to Be Culprits in Killing of Native Animals Mar. 10, 2025 — Feral cats have ...

This Maine Coon cat amazed the world with his enormous size and friendly personality. In 2010, Guinness World Records certified Stewie as the world’s longest domestic cat at an astonishing 123 ...

For decades, scientists believed the domestic cat first wandered into European life alongside the continent’s early farmers. But two sweeping genetic studies now suggest something more complex ...

This round delivered another spicy set of games, and the season is already proving to be a wild ride. From shock upsets to try-fests, the Shute Shield is dishing up theatre – and we’re only ...

This is especially true for stray cats, as this class of cats is pure naturals when it comes to exploring urban environments. On the flipside, domesticated pet cats don’t have the same survival ...

Playful fluffy maine coon cats running outdoors. Image via Depositphotos. The Maine Coon is one of the largest domesticated cat breeds, known for their intelligence, friendly demeanor, and bushy tails ...