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Pet Science

Why Are Cats So Flexible? This Body Part Is Key

Cats aren’t liquids, but they are amazingly flexible.

By Elana Spivack
Science

A New Study Reveals Just How Many Cats Like To Play Fetch — It’s Shockingly High

Fetch, Fluffy!

By Elana Spivack
Health

Cats Carry A Common Parasite That Can Cause Birth Defects — So Why Don't We Screen For It?

Toxoplasma can be picked up anywhere an infected cat has defecated, such as the litter box, sandbox, garden, or yard.

By The Conversation and Bill Sullivan
Pet Science

The Unexpected Reason Cats Meow At Humans

Cats can and do hiss, yowl, and chirp with other cats, leaving the meows for only a special few — for very good reason.

By Elana Spivack
Pet Science

The Forgotten, Evolutionary Reason Cats Love Being So High Up

What seems like an accessory is really a necessity that caters to their instincts.

By Elana Spivack
Science

Are Orange Cats Dumb? An Animal Expert Debunks the Viral TikTok Claim

It’s possible to breed is more important when it comes to cat personality.

By The Conversation, Julia Henning and Susan Hazel
Pet Science

Why Do Cats Hate Water? The Aversion Has A Simple Answer

Though water-averse, cats do know how to swim.

By Elana Spivack
Pet Science

Are Cats Petty? No, But They Are Extremely Insecure

When they act out, our kitties aren’t conveying resentment, according to a pet psychologist.

By Elana Spivack
Mind and Body

The real reason people won't let their cats outside

If cats are your children, they’re indoor kids.

By Fern Hames, Emily McLeod, Lily van Eeden and Zoe Squires
Cardboard Critters

Why do cats love cardboard boxes? Pet experts decode the obsession

The science behind your feline's weird obsession.

By Tara Yarlagadda
It's a full time job

Why do cats knead? Experts explain the complex science of "making biscuits"

“I personally let my cats knead to their heart's content.”

By Tara Yarlagadda
Science

Neanderthals Chowed Down On Big Cats, Ancient Lion Remains Show

Our hominid cousins were some pretty ballsy hunters.

By Miriam Fauzia
Litty Kitty

Catnip's double-evolution explains why cats love this plant

Catnip's evolutionary history is key to its powerful effect on felines.

By Nina Pullano
The Abstract Podcast

Killer cats: The surprising behavior of your favorite pet

In this episode, we explain the feral nature of house cats and their dangerous, mysterious ways.

By Inverse Staff
paw patrol

Why do cats hunt? New study reveals 2 ways to stop them

If your feline friend brings you too many "presents," this is for you.

By Bailey Berg
Pet science

Feline behavior: 3 cats, at least 100 cups, and 2 scientific explanations

Scientists break down a viral cat TikTok.

By Tara Yarlagadda
Nom Nom

Can I feed my pet only dry food? Why the answer is different for cats and dogs

An all-dry food diet may be good for the planet, but is it safe for pets?

By Tara Yarlagadda
Culture

How to help your pet lose weight: 4 tips for healthy cats and dogs

Want your pet to live longer? Start by following these four guidelines.

By Anne Carter, Jacqueline Boyd and The Conversation
The Abstract Podcast

Pet science: The truth about cats and dogs

In this episode, we discuss what science has to say about our relationship with our pets.

By Inverse Staff
Science

Cats chose humans very early: Archaeological tests upend common historical thinking

An unexpected, ancient cat discovery rewrites the history of your housepet

By Sarah Sloat
Dream a little dream

Sandman Episode 11: “A Dream of A Thousand Cats” and “Calliope,” explained

Fans of Netflix's Sandman adaptation were surprised with a bonus episode straight from Volume 3 of the comics.

By Mónica Marie Zorrilla
Science

Don’t blame cats for destroying wildlife

Are cats really to blame for the worldwide loss of biodiversity?

By William S. Lynn, Arian Wallach and Francisco J. Santiago-Ávila
The Abstract Podcast

Science of Catching Covid-19: Men, Women, Cats and Dogs

In this episode, we discuss how Covid-19 can impact our beloved canines and felines.

By Nicole Dalessandro
Science

Can Cats See Things That Humans Can't? Veterinarians Reveal What Cat Vision Is Really Like

Here’s what’s going on inside your cat’s mystifying eyes.

By Elana Spivack
Science

Exotic Cats Can Recognize People by Voice Alone, a New Study Shows

These felines are less asocial than we thought.

By Elana Spivack
Mixed reality

This Mixed Reality Quest 3 Game Gives Us the Virtual Cats We’ve Been Waiting For

It’s like Nintendogs, but better.

By Jackson Chen
Science

Yes, Cats Play Fetch. Now Scientists Are Finally Figuring Out Why

A new study from the University of Sussex looks at an surprisingly unexpected animal behavior — cats who love to play fetch.

By Elana Spivack
Science

Can Cats Eat a Vegan Diet? A New Study Challenges a Long-held Assumption

The evidence for an ideal diet for cats is far from conclusive.

By The Conversation, Alexandra Whittaker and Andrea Harvey
Pet Science

Do Cats Need To Exercise? A Veterinarian Reveals The Ultimate Feline Workout

Aim for 10 minutes, three times a day.

By Elana Spivack
Science

Cats Use This Trick To Manipulate Their Humans — An Evolutionary Biologist Explains A Cat’s Meow

The few evolutionary changes the domestic cat has made have been the right ones to wangle their way into people’s hearts and homes.

By Jonathan Losos and The Conversation