Human history is etched into the DNA of domesticated animals, which is when we bend the evolutionary trajectory of species to serve our own purposes. We primates have domesticated many animals, ...

Cats have acquired a reputation for being, well, aloof. Despite their seemingly solitary nature, many domesticated cats coexist peacefully — more or less — with other felines in households, animal ...

When you think about Europe, images of large wildcats are not what first comes to mind. Thousands of years ago, however, the story was different. Leopards, lions, and even cheetahs were once thought ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While dogs and cats are genetically unrelated, breeding for certain features is making some dog and cat ...

How and when domestic cats arrived in China has been a mystery. A new analysis of cat DNA suggests traders and diplomats likely carried the pets with them along the Silk Road 1,400 years ago. When you ...

Long before modern big cats roamed the Earth, Proailurus—the world’s first true cat—prowled the ancient forests. Living around 25 million years ago, this small, agile predator is believed to be the ...