A new study finds that domestic cats originated from North African wildcats and reached Europe far more recently than previously thought.

Despite the ubiquity of cats in modern homes, we still don't know many details about the timing and routes of early cat ...

A Europe-focused study published in the journal Science examined 87 ancient and modern cat genomes and found that the domestic cat, which has the scientific name Felis catus, originated in North ...

The South West Wildcat Project found that the region and connecting habitat contains sufficient woodland to support a ...

Today, the UK's only remaining wildcat population lives in the Highlands of Scotland but, despite being given protected ...

Following the release of beavers into a Highland glen last month a charity now wants to reintroduce the lynx, red squirrels ...

Spain's mountains have revealed a stunning sight: the world's first white Iberian lynx, a testament to nature's recovery. This leucistic feline, with its pale fur and amber eyes, was captured by ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. There’s something special about a domestic cat that can’t be mistaken for a kitten. A true gentle giant. We’re not ...

While North America might have the largest population of pet cats, it’s home to only six native species of wild cats. Unfortunately, deforestation and human interference have caused a decline in North ...

3,500 years ago, cats started showing up in Egyptian paintings on tomb walls and in sculptures and carvings. Not only were they abundant in these representations, but it was very clear that they were ...

Domestic cats are hugely popular as pets, yet little is known about their ancestor, the Afro-Asiatic wildcat. This species, Felis lybica, is the most widely distributed wildcat in the world, but ...

Pitt County Health Department has reported a case of rabies in a cat, but officials said there is currently no danger to humans or other animals as a result of this incident. The department said it ...