Despite having relatively small natural ranges, F. s. lybica showed up in eastern Europe by 4400 B.C., according to ancient cat DNA found at archaeological sites. This suggests that cats hitched rides ...

The owner of the "world's oldest cat" says her unusually long lifespan is down to "lots of treats", "cuddles on the sofa" - and one other premium item. Tortoiseshell Millie was adopted by Paula ...

The handful animal ghosts in the ancient world are often depicted not as friendly visitors but as mere tools for humans – and ...

A “mysterious” ancient cat has been born at a zoo in Tennessee as part of a species survival plan for the rare predators native to Southeast Asia. Nashville Zoo announced the birth of a female ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. This painting from the bottom of a bowl is one of the earliest depictions of a cat from China ...

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 ...

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 ...

The owner of the "world's oldest cat" says her unusually long lifespan is down to "lots of treats", "cuddles on the sofa" - and one other premium item. Tortoiseshell Millie was adopted by Paula ...