All animals need to eat to survive, grow and reproduce. To do so, they also need to avoid being eaten. This is a big challenge for many of Australia’s native mammals, because when they search for food ...

Thirty babies in a lifetime might sound unbelievable, but in the animal world, that number can be modest. Reproduction follows a clear biological pattern. Gestation length, lifespan, litter size, and ...

Among the nutrients that keep our cats thriving, few are as critical as taurine. While you might see it listed on the back of a bag of kibble or hear mention of it in the cat community, it often doesn ...

They live in our houses, drink our water and even sleep in our beds. Cats have become an integral part of many households and share much of our lives. They also share much of their biology with humans ...

Why do falling cats always seem to land on their feet? Scientists have been arguing about the precise mechanism for a very long time—since at least 1700, in fact—conducting all manner of experiments ...

An exceptionally flexible region of the spine enables falling cats to twist the front and back halves of their body sequentially to ensure a safe landing ...

Taylor Swift is a proud cat mom of three! See pop star's cutest photos with her cats Benjamin Button, Olivia and Meredith, ...

Artificial light at night (ALAN) has a negative impact on shark melatonin levels, according to a recent study from the University of Miami.

When cats fall, they usually land on their feet. This uncanny ability to right themselves before hitting the ground has long puzzled scientists. Now, a team from Yamaguchi University in Japan has the ...

Crickets are a common insect found throughout much of the U.S., but thankfully, the only harm they cause when they venture ...

Some animals have reproductive strategies so extreme that they can lead directly to their own death. In certain species, ...

And one Glasgow cat is proof how neutering is "one of the kindest things you can do" for your pet. Neutering, also known as spaying or fixing, is a small operation that prevents female cats and dogs ...