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Pallas’s Cat: The Wild Life Behind That Grumpy Face
Meet the manul beyond the meme: a small wild cat whose dense coat, low ears and rocky shelters suit a demanding habitat.
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GamingCats Organized Neatly: The Pleasure of a Perfect Fit
A look at the cat-shaped packing puzzles in Cats Organized Neatly, and the pleasure of finding room for…
Books & ReadingCatwings: Ursula K. Le Guin’s Cats Take Flight
Meet the winged kittens of Catwings, a short illustrated series about leaving home and finding somewhere safe to…
Science & SpaceWhy Cats Slow Blink at You
What slow-blink experiments reveal about cat communication, and why posture and context still matter.
CuriositiesF. D. C. Willard: The Cat Listed as a Physics Coauthor
A 1975 physics paper really lists F. D. C. Willard as a coauthor. The story behind the name…
Science & SpaceAncient DNA Reveals an Arctic Life for the American Cheetah
Ancient DNA and isotope research place Miracinonyx near the puma lineage and suggest fish on the menu in…
MusicMeow the Jewels: When Cat Sounds Became Hip-Hop Material
Run the Jewels turned a feline remix premise into a full album. The project offers an unusual way…
LifestyleFood Puzzles for Cats: Enrichment Without Turning Dinner Into an Exam
Food puzzles can add variety to a cat's day, but difficulty is not the goal. Start with easy…
Internet CultureBongo Cat: How a Simple Drawing Became Something People Could Play
Bongo Cat grew from a drawing and a musical remix into a playable website. Its appeal lies in…
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