Scientists have discovered the genetic mutation responsible for a strange cat coat pattern in Finland. Feral cats in the Scandinavian country started appearing with the mutation in 2007. These cats ...

Never heard of this one? Domestic cat breeding has led us to felines with “colorpoint” patterns, which is when the body of the cat is a lighter color, then it has darker coloring around the ears, paws ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. There’s something special about a domestic cat that can’t be mistaken for a kitten. A true gentle giant. We’re not ...

Why do lions have manes or cheetahs “sunglasses”? Discover how big cats got their iconic looks. Why do lions have manes, leopards have spots, or cheetahs wear “sunglasses”? In this episode, we uncover ...

Cats come in a stunning variety of coat colors and patterns, but some of the most eye-catching are black and white cats, also known as tuxedo cats or bicolor cats. While certain breeds, like the ...

Egil Droge works at the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, a research group within the Department of Biology at the University of Oxford. Rumours that there are big cats in Britain stubbornly keep ...