Inside the strange, fragile world of keeping exotic cats as pets

Beyond birds and mice, free-ranging cats eat a surprising number of insects

It’s pretty commonly known, and not very startling, that free-ranging cats eat birds and small rodents. But the degree to which they eat insects might surprise you. We are biologists who for many years have been trying to figure out what feral ...

More Than Half of NYC’s Street Cats Carry Parasites That Can Infect Humans

New research finds that outdoor New York City cats are often carrying parasites that can cause human disease.

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Let's all agree that dolphins are the 'smart kids who don't apply themselves' of the Animal Kingdom

From dolphins being overhyped as smart to talking birds and fire ants invading homes, these animal gripes will make you laugh and want to share.

Senior Bonded Cats Who Lost Their Only Home Get a Second Chance

Like humans, cats’ lives can also be filled with hardships. Things especially get tough when their owners abandon them. However, what happens when they receive a guardian angel? A recent social media post has provided evidence of this instance. The video focuses on two senior bonded cats who get adopted together after losing their home. [] The post Senior Bonded Cats Who Lost Their Only Home Get a Second Chance appeared first on CatTime.

Learning to Speak Cat with Anthony Smith

Many cat lovers know me through Learn to Speak Cat and Cattitude – Doggonit, cartoons that explore the often mysterious, occasionally mischievous, and always entertaining world of cats and dogs. While pets may be the stars of my work today, my journey as a cartoonist began long before I started imagining what cats might be []

Dog Has a Valid Reason for Being Afraid of Household Objects

Living with an incredibly dramatic pet means adjusting to some completely irrational behavior over ordinary everyday items. A hilarious Instagram video by @levithehuskyrescue explains the logic behind one funny dog and her intense phobias. According to their bio, the page tracks life with a sassy Husky and his derpy sister, Smuckers. This mixed breed pup [] The post Dog Has a Valid Reason for Being Afraid of Household Objects appeared first on DogTime.

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10 Best Romantasy Games For Fans Of Fantasy Romance Books

Romantasy can cover everything from blood-sucking vampires to enchanting sorceresses, so whatever it is you're in the mood for, we've got you covered!

Cuban zoo celebrates birth of Bengal tigers amid energy crisis

Arrival of endangered cats, including rare white cub, revitalises team straining under fuel and medicine shortagesFor the Cuban zookeeper Ángel Cordero, the sight of four Bengal tiger cubs playing in a cage at the Cuban national zoo is a small miracle on an island stifled by shortages of fuel, medicine and days-long power outages.The ​birth of these endangered big cats – including an exceedingly rare white tiger – has revitalised a team of zoo workers, he said. Continue reading...

Merlin the duck unruffled after meeting president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum

Pet in a replica shirt is unofficial mascot of the World CupMerlin’s owner, Karla Gómez, says it was ‘an honour’Merlin, the pet duck in a mini Mexico shirt who has become a viral sensation and an unofficial mascot of the World Cup, met Mexico’s president on Monday.The duck waddled on to the stage at the ​start of Claudia Sheinbaum’s regular morning press conference, took a seat where ministers and officials are usually seen, and unfazed by the occasion, let out a few quacks. Continue reading...

Your cats don't care about you…or each other! Felines groom one another out of SPITE, study finds

Your cats don't care about you…or each other! Felines groom one another out of SPITE, study finds

Is it a problem for cats to eat insects? Researchers are probing feline diets to find out

The sheer amount of insects that free-range cats consume might surprise you

Toy Story 5: ‘superb’ to look at but ‘feels a little generic’

Pixar’s latest instalment pits toys against technology

Milo the cat lost his favorite pom pom, so he got 200 more

This video of a cat and his adorable favorite toy took me on an emotional rollercoaster (with a very happy ending). The video shows a cat named Milo who is deeply attached to a little green pom pom (the kind used for arts and crafts). — Read the rest The post Milo the cat lost his favorite pom pom, so he got 200 more appeared first on Boing Boing.

‘Alley Cats’ Trailer: Ricky Gervais Unveils Family of Foul-Mouthed Felines in Netflix Animated Series

Ricky Gervais has managed to combine his passions for both cats and expletives in his upcoming Netflix animated series. In the first trailer for “Alley Cats” — due for release August 7 and getting a sneak peak in Annecy — a group of feral feline discuss a wide-range of thought-provoking topics, including how they’d like to die []

Polly Final Chapter

There are some animals whose lives become so entwined with our own that it becomes difficult to remember a world before them. Polly was one of those animals.

The Ultimate Pet Custody Nightmare: Woman Sparks Bitter War by Demanding the Return of an Aging Cat She Abandoned Half a Decade Ago

That's the home she knows. The post The Ultimate Pet Custody Nightmare: Woman Sparks Bitter War by Demanding the Return of an Aging Cat She Abandoned Half a Decade Ago appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Amazon Is Awash With AI-Written Guideslop For Games That Aren’t Even Out

Buy your novel-like, image-free, hallucinated guide to Alien: Isolation 2 today!

Scientists in horror eyesight warning as common pet parasite 'infecting up to third of world's population'

Scientists publishing a new, global study have called for the World Health Organisation (WHO) to recognise the dangers posed by a common parasite that infects cats

Two furry siblings seek their forever home

Two of four kittens that were rescued in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Fujin and Izanagi are most likely siblings and would like to be adopted together.

Pokémon Go Fans Need To Try This Free Cat-Collecting Mobile Game

The only animal better than Pikachu is the kitty you have at home. A new mobile game can turn all the furry feline friends you meet into battle cats.

What You Missed About My Cat Show Wardrobe (Video!)

Just wait til you see how I accessorized my cat show wardrobe!

Ricky Gervais Pitches Animation Debut ‘Alley Cats’ at Annecy Masterclass: “I Could Make This Forever”

The Netflix animated sitcom from the creator of 'The Office' and 'Extras' follows the adventures of a group of feral foul-mouthed felines.

Exotic Animals Take Over The Village At Meridian [Photos]

Exotic Animals Take Over The Village At Meridian [Photos]

Mysterious Leopard-like animal seen in UK

Mysterious Leopard-like animal seen in UK

Stolen cats rescued - meant to be food

Stolen cats rescued - meant to be food

Rescue dog 'Osito' wearing Mexico jersey steals hearts at the World Cup

Joining Merlin the duck in the pantheon of heart-stealers is Osito, an 8-year-old rescue poodle mix who’s become an unlikely sensation after arriving at Mexico’s opening match, dressed in a Mexico jersey, sunglasses and a cap. (AP Video by Fernanda Pesce) #mexico #worldcup #fifaworldcup Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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'Little House on the Prairie': 5 TV adaptations of the beloved novels

'Little House on the Prairie': 5 TV adaptations of the beloved novels

Kentucky Wildcats News: New NBA Cats

Quaintance and Oweh landed in solid situations

<em>Toy Story 5</em> Crushes It at the Box Office Edition

In Toy Story 5, the very souls of children are at stake in a standoff between a sentient tablet and a cowgirl.

How leopards and wolves share the same Himalayan valley, study

Three of Asia’s most formidable predators share territory in a remote Nepal valley by eating different prey, according to a new study. Researchers found that diet, not time or space, is what keeps snow leopards (Panthera uncia), common leopards (Panthera pardus), and Himalayan wolves (Canis lupus chanco) from coming into direct conflict. The study, published []

Man’s inability to control himself over his new kitten’s cuteness is beyond relatable

If you've ever had a pet kitten, you get it. The post Man’s inability to control himself over his new kitten’s cuteness is beyond relatable appeared first on Upworthy.

I came home to a house full of rats — Then I discovered someone was behind it

After a long shift, a shocking rat invasion leads to a confrontation with a vengeful neighbour, uncovering a disturbing truth that changes everything.