Why do cats play with their tail? It’s a fair question from any cat owner – or, indeed, anybody who spends their time watching cat videos on the internet. This adorable and funny behavior is really ...

Cats can vary a lot in shape and size, and their tails are no exception. The average tail is around eight to 12 inches (20–30cm) – but some cats are blessed with much longer appendages. The ...

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Cats can vary a lot in shape and size, and their tails are no exception. The average tail is around eight to 12 inches (20–30cm) – but some cats are blessed with much longer appendages.

Children and families have until Sunday to go on an adventure and get up close with exotic animals in the second episode of ...

But Pugsley, Puggy for short, has something that makes him stand out from his siblings — the world’s longest tail on a living domestic cat. Measuring in at 18.5 inches, Pugsley’s tail was ...

Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok know I’m a fan of animals playing with each other. I watch many of these ...

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