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Remarkably, it has been over six years since the world stood still for Covid-19, and whether you are amongst those who were deeply affected by the pandemic, or someone who believes that 7 million people worldwide dropped dead as part...
We are often moved, entertained, and emotionally invested in stories of triumph and tragedy involving our domesticated feline friends. In this case, however, it is their giant ancestors – the king of the beasts – that is taking a starring...
Rarely does a day go by when we’re not entertained by a meme, image, or the actual, real-life presence of a cat that seems to wholeheartedly believe that whatever mischief their allocated human is up to could only be improved...
On the surface, the term ‘Kitten Season’ might sound like a cause for celebration, but the sad reality is that it is a phrase that sends shivers down the spines of anyone working in the field of cat rescue and...
Following their controversial introduction of laws restricting the breeding of brachycephalic dogs such as the Pug and French Bulldog in 2023, 1 the Netherlands is continuing to lead the charge on prohibiting breeds based on harmful external characteristics. Although the...
One of the most annoying things about internet cookies and algorithms is that once you look at one post, you’re inundated with ads and suggestions about that topic. This also happens to be one of the best things about cookies...
The genetics of feline coat colors and patterns are extremely complex, and also include one of the most unique features in the animal kingdom, whereby the genes for the colors black and orange are located on the X chromosome, quite...
Despite being one of the most stressful, expensive, and busy times of the year, the holiday season also tends to bring out our charitable sides. According to Jack Hubbard, executive director of the Center for the Environment and Welfare (CEW),...
They say that a leopard cannot change its spots, but thanks to a landmark vote in Poland, they can feel a little more secure about hanging onto them. As the largest producer of fur in Europe, and second only to...
If there is one thing that scientific research has proven, it’s that we can never know anything for certain; just as we start to feel confident about our knowledge, along comes a new study that completely undermines what had previously...
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