Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fuelled by brain chemistry. The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called ...

Recent findings led by Kristyn Vitale at Oregon State University show that a significant portion of domestic cats develop what researchers call a “secure attachment” to their ...

A research team led by Professor Luo Shujin from the School of Life Sciences has uncovered a surprising chapter in the history of cats in China. Through ancient DNA sequencing of feline remains ...

You might think your cat is just hitting its stride, but in cat years, they could be well into their golden days. The way cats age is sneaky, and what looks like a spry young feline might actually be ...

People rated cats as having a more positive emotional state when shown indoors rather than outdoors, even those who believe cats should roam freely outside, a new study has found. The study also found ...

Cats can sometimes take on human characteristics, but what happens when it becomes a bit too literal? A stunning photo of a cat with what appears to be humanlike lips has left internet viewers both ...

Cats didn’t become house pets because humans needed them. They didn’t herd animals, pull carts, or guard property. They weren’t even invited. Yet today, millions of people feed and care for them ...

This is an excerpt from The Cat: A Natural and Cultural History by Dr. Sarah Brown, a cat behavior expert with 30 years' experience working with cats and their humans, with rescue organizations, and ...

Big or small, cats can be very territorial creatures. They are also incredibly curious, and usually more than a little bit fluffy, LOL. Just take the incredibly fluffy house cat, who goes by the name ...

Cats have various ways of greeting their humans when they come home. Until now, there has been little research on this behavior. A new study has taken a closer look, and it did so in the animals’ ...