Cats played a remarkable role during World War I amid the tumult of battles and the grim reality of life in the trenches. They were not just guardians against rats and mice on ships and in trenches but also offered solace and companionship to sailors and soldiers. Cats provided a sense of comfort and...
The Most Expensive Cat Breed In The World
The Ashera cat is the world’s most expensive cat breed, with prices reaching up to $100,000 or more. This is due to its rarity and the fact that it is a hybrid breed, created by crossing an African serval, an Asian leopard cat, and a domestic house cat....
Why Are Male Calico Cats So Rare?
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?...
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...
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....
What is High-Rise Syndrome in cats?
When we think of a syndrome, we might think of a medical condition which has a particular set of physical symptoms. High-rise syndrome in cats is something a little more subtle. It is an extension of their natural propensity to seek out high places. It has almost become a joke for firefighters in quiet towns to...
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? ...
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....