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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.

ByThe 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.

ByElana 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.

ByElana Spivack
Mind and Body

The real reason people won't let their cats outside

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

ByFern 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.

ByTara 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.”

ByTara Yarlagadda
Science

Neanderthals Chowed Down On Big Cats, Ancient Lion Remains Show

Our hominid cousins were some pretty ballsy hunters.

ByMiriam 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.

ByNina 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.

ByInverse 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.

ByBailey Berg
Pet science

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

Scientists break down a viral cat TikTok.

ByTara 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?

ByTara 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.

ByAnne 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.

ByInverse Staff
Science

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

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

BySarah 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.

ByMónica Marie Zorrilla
Science

Don’t blame cats for destroying wildlife

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

ByWilliam 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.

ByNicole 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.

ByElana Spivack
Science

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

These felines are less asocial than we thought.

ByElana 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.

ByJackson 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.

ByElana 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.

ByThe 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.

ByElana 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.

ByJonathan Losos and The Conversation
Pet Science

Can Cats Tell Time? Yes, But It's Complicated

It's a surprisingly complicated question.

ByTara Yarlagadda
Science

Can dogs and cats get a cold? An animal expert explains how to protect your pet

The symptoms are surprisingly familiar.

ByJacqueline Boyd and The Conversation
Culture

Medieval manuscripts reveal why humans loved cats — with one big exception

Pets were a status symbol in the middle ages, but one type stood out.

ByThe Conversation and Madeleine S. Killacky
friends?

How do cats co-exist with each other? The answer may lie in their gut

Unlike their wild counterparts, domesticated cats evolved to live in groups. New research may help explain why.

ByTara Yarlagadda
purrfect 10/10

Cats love Stray as much as their humans

Finally, cat representation in gaming!

ByJess Reyes