Calico cats are a well-known type of domestic cat with white fur and splotches of orange and black. If you have ever met a calico cat, chances are it was a female. But why is that?...
Why Are Male Calico Cats So Rare?
The History Of Feline Sailors and Cat Passports
During the mid-20th century, cats played a key role on ships as the highly-skilled rodent catchers of the seas. Sailors realized that having cats aboard helped control the population of rats and mice, which were notorious for damaging supplies and spreading diseases. These feline sailors, also known as ship cats, became valued crew members...
8 Human Foods That Are Safe For Cats To Eat
Putting together a home-cooked meal is a wonderful way to show someone special that you care and our cats are no exception. But before you start pulling out those pots and pans to whip up a fancy feast meal or treats for your cat, read this first. ...
Hairball Facts That Will Make You Choke
Hairballs and cats are not the best of friends. There’s a Hairball Awareness Day for a reason, after all. It’s therefore important to get your hairball facts straight in order to look after your cats and their wellbeing....
The ‘Crazy Cat Lady’ Stereotype Is a Myth, According to Research
Feline fanatics, consider yourselves vindicated! Research says the “crazy cat lady” trope is a myth....
Why Do Cats Chatter?
Cats make lots of weird and wacky noises. Obviously, we know that they meow, but there’s also another super cute noise that cats make that’s known as chatter. And, like it’s called, that’s a lot like what it sounds like, too....
Cats Can Run Faster Than Usain Bolt
With their famed independence, cats will not be made to run anywhere unless they want to. While they may sprint speedily from a water hose or run like lightning when they hear the sound of food dropping into their dish, does this mean cats can run faster than humans? ...
Your Cat Has a Legit Reason For Getting Hyper Every Night at Bedtime
Ever wondered why your cat gets so hyped up when the sun goes down? Turns out they have a legitimate reason. If you thought it was because cats were nocturnal, think again. Cats are actually crepuscular, meaning their waking hours are at both sunrise and sunset. Wild cats hunt during the dawn and dusk...
A Kitten From One Of The Rarest Cat Breeds On Earth Originates From Cape Town
The TEARS Animal Rescue feral cat team will never forget the day when they discovered a feline, stemming from the rarest cat breed on earth, living like a bergie under a bush in Cape Town....
Get Your Cat Facts Straight: Why It’s Bad For Cats To Go Outside
Adam Ruins Everything by telling humans why it’s bad for cats to go outside, using a combination of comedy, history and science to dispel widespread misconceptions about everything we take for granted....
