1+ hour, 27+ min ago  (467+ words) Genetic studies reveal that the manul split from its leopard ancestors around 5. 2 million years ago. This early evolutionary detour makes it one of the most archaic felines wandering the world today. In a twist that sets it apart from other…...

5+ day, 25+ min ago  (313+ words) But there was a problem: the skeletons of domestic cats and wildcats are virtually indistinguishable. That meant researchers couldn't determine which ancient cats were truly living the domestic life (you know, fine dining on leftover Neolithic stew), and which were…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (526+ words) Scientists have long wondered how cats manage to produce their distinctive low-pitched purr, since low-frequency sounds are usually made by larger animals with longer vocal cords. These purring pads of connective tissue, embedded in the vocal folds, appear to increase…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (524+ words) The Futura Team represents the pulse of Futura's editorial department, bringing together a collective expertise dedicated to the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Rather than the work of a single author, every article published under this signature is the result of…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (462+ words) Cats'those delightfully independent yet irresistibly lovable creatures'have fascinated humans for millennia. Their often-enigmatic behavior has long been a puzzle for scientists and pet lovers alike. Now, a recent French study, published in the journal Animal Cognition, sheds new light on…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (487+ words) The Futura Team represents the pulse of Futura's editorial department, bringing together a collective expertise dedicated to the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Rather than the work of a single author, every article published under this signature is the result of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (492+ words) Forget wagging tails and exuberant greetings'cats use a far subtler form of body language. Unlike dogs, who wear their hearts on their sleeves (well, paws), felines are all about nuance and discretion. But in 2020, research confirmed something many cat lovers…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (389+ words) The Futura Team represents the pulse of Futura's editorial department, bringing together a collective expertise dedicated to the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Rather than the work of a single author, every article published under this signature is the result of…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago  (215+ words) The results? Around 65% of cats displayed confidence, balancing their attention between their owners and exploring the new environment. That behaviour closely mirrors what's seen in dogs'and actually in human babies, too. Kristyn Vitale, the lead researcher of the 2019 study published…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (410+ words) Unlike dogs, who show affection in delightfully obvious ways, cats prefer more discreet signals. Their body language is elusive, and slow blinking is now scientifically recognized as a crucial part of their communication repertoire'a fact confirmed by research published in…...