“The island is a natural treasure trove of the world.” The Iriomote cat, also a special natural treasure and EDGE species, only inhabits Iriomotejima island, which is also home to the crested ...

Found only on Iriomote Island in Japan, this critically endangered wild cat is small and elusive. It has adapted to the island's dense forests and plays a key role in the local ecosystem.

Another major characteristic is the numerous rare animal species unique to Yaeyama that can be found here, represented by the Iriomote wild cat and Sakishima grass lizard, which has evolved ...

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A small team of animal scientists at Azabu University, in Japan, has found via experimentation that common house cats are capable of associating human words with images without prompting or reward.

A fat Russian cat who is not the biggest fan of diets is proving to be very relatable in his struggle to shed his extra pounds. Kroshik, which translates in English to "Little Baby" or "Crumbs" is ...

After almost a week of roaming through the suburbs of Chicago, a large, wild cat native to parts of Africa and Asia has been captured. Authorities cornered the caracal – a protected, endangered ...

What Is Cat Scratch Fever? Cat scratch fever or cat scratch disease is an infection caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae. You usually get this disease when an infected cat licks an open ...

A scientist used at-home experiments to test whether cats hesitated when moving through increasingly shorter or narrower openings Sarah Kuta Daily Correspondent Cats are known for their ability to ...

Taylor Swift is the cat mom to three beautiful kitties: Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button. Swifties are very passionate about all details of her life, but her cats hold a special ...

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