The cat (Felis catus), also referred to as the domestic cat, is a small carnivorous mammal. It is an obligate carnivore, requiring a predominantly meat-based diet. Its retractable claws are adapted to …

Dec 1, 2025 · An overview of the origins and history of cats, how they are identified, their body types and features, and their senses, behavior, and heredity.

Nov 28, 2025 · The origins of domestic cats — centuries before they conquered the world’s sofas and internet memes — have long been murky. Now, ancient DNA is helping to fill in the blanks, and the ...

Nov 27, 2025 · Cats have been on quite a journey from wild animal to undisputed ruler of millions of couches worldwide. A pair of new studies published on Thursday show that the road to cat …

Mar 29, 2025 · Now, there are an estimated 600 million domestic cats living around the world. Their cute toe beans, striped and spotted coats, and soft bellies still delight cat lovers everywhere.

House cats are the smallest feline family members, but otherwise they share many characteristics with their larger, wild relatives. They have a wide variety of fur patterns, retractable claws, flexible bodies, …

There are at least 45 domestic breeds, which differ widely in features such as coat color, tail length, hair texture, and temperament, according to the Cat Fancier’s Association. The Maine Coon...