When you need serious cuddles, there isn't much that can beat a bundle of purring, furry floof, and that goes double for a supersized bundle of purring, furry floof, like these 10 biggest cat breeds.

Cats seem to be succeeding at world domination; they live on every continent except Antarctica. While researchers know that modern-day house cats descended from the African wildcat (Felis lybica ...

The domestic cat is one of the smallest members of the family Felidae — the group that includes lions, tigers, jaguars and cougars. It is also the only member of that family that has been domesticated ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. “Cats were depicted in ancient Egyptian iconography as tabby ...

Domestic cats first stepped paw in China more than a millennium ago, a new study has found. Their route in? Quite likely, they hitched a ride along the Silk Road. A team of Chinese researchers has ...

There are 41 species that fall under the Felidae – or cat – family, according to the International Society for Endangered Cats. No matter its size, your cat probably acts like it's an apex predator or ...

Dobby's case stands out because of how clearly visible the difference is. Cats already rely heavily on their ears to communicate mood. A slight tilt can signal curiosity. Flattened ears can signal ...

This is an excerpt from The Cat: A Natural and Cultural History by Dr. Sarah Brown, a cat behavior expert with 30 years' experience working with cats and their humans, with rescue organizations, and ...