Strolling through the historic center of Rome, you’ll surely pass Largo di Torre Argentina, a spacious excavated square just a short distance from the Pantheon. Upon closer inspection, you’ll discover not only an intriguing array of ancient temples but also a charming cat colony that calls the ruins home....
The First (And Only) Time A Cat Got Launched Into Space
In the history of space travel, there has been some brave animal astronauts like Laika the dog and Ham the chimpanzee. However, let’s not forget the feline pioneer Félicette, who in 1963 donned her space suit to become the first—and to date the only—cat to take the ultimate leap beyond the litter box!...
Who Invented The Cat Flap In A Door?
A seemingly random yet highly relevant question to pose among cat fanciers and feline fanatics. Before you grab the cat by the tail and launch it into space, it’s important to note that while there is a popular legend suggesting that Isaac Newton invented the cat door, he actually did not....
Jetsetting Dog Completes Over 80 Flights
These days it’s not unusual to see a pooch and its human dining out at a restaurant, enjoying a social event, or even packing their passports and taking a trip together. ...
Aoshima, Japan’s One And Only Cat Island Faces An Uncertain Future
Aoshima, affectionately known as Japan’s “Cat Island,” is facing challenges that threaten its unique identity and the well-being of its feline residents. The secluded destination devoid of accommodations, shops and cafés, requiring a 30-minute ferry ride from Ozu city in Ehime to reach. With a declining need for proper care management for the increasingly...
Unwind With The Cats of Antwerpen At Kattencafe Katmosfeer
Welcome to Kattencafe Katmosfeer, where cats of Antwerpen reign supreme—enter at your own risk, because once you’re in, you’re merely a guest in their fluffy kingdom!...
Barcelona’s Fattest Cat Sculpture Is An Art Attraction For Fans Of Felines
If you’re a fan of felines and fine art, you’re in for a treat! The bustling city of Barcelona is home to Fernando Botero’s Fattest Cat sculpture, a must-visit sightseeing spot when visiting Spain....
Kat River Near Grahamstown
The Kat River (Afrikaans: Katrivier) is a tributary of the Great Fish River, that drains the southern slopes of the Winterberg in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa....
The Kuching Cat Museum In Malaysia Is A Treasure Trove Of Kitty Artefacts
The Kuching Cat Museum in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia is a cat-themed museum (or rather “meowseum”), founded on 6 November 1993 by Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife Laila Taib....
Remembering The Cats Of World War I
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...