Fancy-cats could be called the only truly domestic cats because they accept total human control of their lives. That’s the very definition of domestication. Most
Category: Cats
Cats, people, and ice ages: Domestic cats and us
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
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”
