Of the more than 600 million cats across the globe, less than 10% belong to a specific breed. But are these purebred cats the result of human intervention, or did some develop naturally? The answer is ...

The domestic cat is one of the smallest members of the family Felidae — the group that includes lions, tigers, jaguars and cougars. It is also the only member of that family that has been domesticated ...

When the first drops of whiskey were distilled in medieval Ireland, a silent helper stood nearby. Furred, four-legged, and always ready to deal with unwelcome mice, the cat thus began its long ...

The Burmese cat is a sleek, social breed known for its satin-like coat, muscular build and deeply people-oriented personality ...

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 ...

The house cat (Felis catus) slunk into China in the eighth century. But long before that, the ancient Chinese were by no means catless. Modern house cats are descendants of the African wildcat (Felis ...

Humans have undoubtedly bred cats to create certain breeds, but did any of these feline breeds emerge naturally?