This is an excerpt from The Cat: A Natural and Cultural History by Dr. Sarah Brown, a cat behavior expert with 30 years' experience working with cats and their humans, with rescue organizations, and ...

Cats may seem distant and mysterious, but science shows they understand their humans far more deeply than most people imagine ...

Recent findings led by Kristyn Vitale at Oregon State University show that a significant portion of domestic cats develop what researchers call a “secure attachment” to their ...

Cat owners like to think they’re in charge, but their cats keep proving otherwise. Behavior experts say their tactics work because humans often respond without thinking, and the cat always seems to ...

"Understanding positive ways in which cats and humans interact can enhance public understanding of cats, improve feline ...

When the first drops of whiskey were distilled in medieval Ireland, a silent helper stood nearby. Furred, four-legged, and always ready to deal with unwelcome mice, the cat thus began its long ...

For decades, the popular view has been that cats form simpler, less nuanced social bonds with humans than dogs do. Dogs are often celebrated for their loyalty, responsiveness to human emotions, and ...

An adorable video of a cat named Kai’s before and after relationship with his human baby sibling has left the internet in a state of joy. The cat’s owner recently posted the video on Instagram. The ...

Kingston-based writer Rebecca van Laer loves cats so much that she wrote a book about them. The concept for “Cat,” her second book, began as an essay as part of a workshop with writer Sheila Heti.

For the most part, dogs will buddy up to anyone who shows them some attention and affection, or even those who don't! Cats, on the other hand? They're a bit more discerning — that's part of what cat ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. “Cats were depicted in ancient Egyptian iconography as tabby ...