A cat’s tail reveals important clues about its mood and intentions. Discover eight surprising messages cats communicate ...

It's very difficult for me to wrap my brain around anyone not being into cats. Cats are beautiful, loving animals who are super fun. My boyfriend and I suspect that our cats have a sense of humor as ...

Did you know that cats actually form secure attachments to their caregivers? Learn all about the human-cat bond.

Videos aimed at pets are drawing millions of views. But who’s actually watching? By Emily Anthes Emily Anthes is a science reporter who writes Pet Theory, a column about our creature companions. Show ...

There's no denying it—cats are curiously opinionated creatures. They seem to have strong reactions to everything, from a person entering a room to everyday sounds in their environment. However, since ...

Artificial light is one of the most ingrained features of modern life. For humans, light after dark offers convenience and a sense of safety. For wildlife, it's a growing environmental disturbance.

It's often said that cats truly don't need us humans; we just have the better food. Research shows that cats actually think we're their baby, and some of the classic cat behavior is actually ...

Dogs get plenty of attention in The Bedford Citizen, and dog-themed stories are always a hit with readers. But what about the cats in our lives? Recently I’ve discovered a fascinating website that ...

At CES 2026, a new feeder from Swiss startup AI-Tails uses a camera to analyze feline expressions and help diagnose your ailing kitty. Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing ...

A small study reveals that cats greet male owners more vocally than female ones. But the findings could be a result of cultural norms among the participants, rather than a universal cat behavior, ...

Roughly a century ago, European sheep herders began settling Argentina’s Patagonia region and killed off as many potential predators as possible to protect their flocks. Pumas, also known as mountain ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...