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 ...

Most of us love dogs and cats. I have one of each, and they are great companions and valued members of my family. But, unless we take a few simple precautions, house pets can have a significant ...

Domestic dogs, wolves and coyotes can also breed with each other. Horses and donkeys interbreed. A mule is a cross between a female horse (called a mare) and a male donkey (a jack). A hinny results ...

Who knew a casual stroll in the park could transform into an epic wildlife adventure? In a stunning Nat Geo-style video, a curious cat is seen exploring the outdoors like a true wild explorer. From ...

Dear Dr. Fox: I am amazed at your anger about the breeding of domestic cat-wild cat hybrids — but I’m very glad. My most recent experience with this type of experiment is in southwest Florida. It ...

Big cats get the lion’s share of our attention. We admire their power, felicity of movement, and striking coats of spots and stripes. But the majority of cat species alive today are small – there are ...

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 ...