Wild cats showcase a stunning diversity of eye colors, proving a mystery for researchers because most wild species are known to have narrow eye color schemes (usually black, brown or yellow).

and as part of an initiative to bolster the population of wild cats in Europe. Newquay Zoo, in Cornwall, is pleased to have its very own kitten selected for the continent's prestigious Linking ...

Despite our fascination with them, the number of big cats in the wild is declining. Lions currently occupy 10% of their historical range with less than 20,000 left in the wild. Snow leopards are ...

Cat nap. On average, cats sleep for 70% of the day. 6. Unbelievably their urine glows in the dark. 7. Every single domesticated cat can be traced back to one of five African wild cats. 8.

If you’ve just finished watching the BBC series Big Cats, I’ll bet you’ve come away thinking how utterly cute and adorable all wild cats are and especially the smaller ones. After all ...

The path from wild hunter to beloved pet has been gradual, shaped by a mix of circumstance and adaptation. As Smithsonian ...

As of Jan. 31, 2025, 150 wild and domestic cats have been detected with the disease since 2022, according to an analysis of USDA data. Among domestic cats that contracted bird flu, most were feral ...