Big cats rejoice, the House passed a resolution that would ban breeding big cats, including tigers and lions, by private owners or for commercial “cub petting” ventures. Advocates who have long sought ...

What do Persian cats, Pekingese dogs and pugs have in common? They all share a dramatically distorted skull, with a flat, round face and a nose pushed up between their eyes. This unnatural morphology ...

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Walk into the home of Margie and Don Heil in Green, and you'll see spots in front of your eyes. Spots on the wallpaper. Spots on the placemats. Spots, even, on Margie's sandals. And ...

Bengal cats are prized for their appearance; the exotically marbled and spotted coats of these domestic pets make them look like small, sleek jungle cats. But the origin of those coats — assumed to ...

Small wildcat species suffer from habitat loss, hunting and human conflicts, just like better-known big cats. But some small wildcat populations also face threats from other felines: hybridization.

ANOKA, Minn. -- To the wild cats of Anoka, Kerry Teale is a savior. He drove his pickup truck to the banks of the Rum River in Anoka and carried a pan of cat chow into the woods. Cats slipped out of ...

Hybrid cats like Bengals and Savannahs are becoming incredibly popular for their wild beauty and playful personalities. Their ...