Go back far enough in Fluffy’s history, and you’ll discover Felis silvestris, the “cat of the forest” or wildcat. Wildcats and people Wildcats probably evolved
Category: Cats
Cats, People, and Ice Ages: “Felis lunensis”
How far back do people and cats go? Too far for a written record of their origins. Today’s experts must use fossils and molecular markers
Species Fact: Pampas Cat
Each of these felines is a Pampas cat. Why so many different looks? Despite their name, Pampas cats live in more than one place. They’re
Species Fact: The Eurasian Lynx
Name: The common name for this lynx species is appropriate — Eurasian lynxes span the continent from its Atlantic shores (Scandinavia) to the Pacific (Russian
Species Fact: Marbled Cats
Name: Clouded leopards and marbled cats have very similar fur markings, but for some reason those are called “clouds” on the big cat and “marbles”
Species Facts: Mountain Lions
Here is a chapter from my upcoming book on the cat family’s international lineages, due out on May 21st. Three large cats have tawny, lion-like
