Nine thousand years ago, humans began domesticating cats. Nine hundred years ago, before the advent of intentional cat ...

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Navy Secretary John Phelan also ordered a review of all medical studies to ensure they line up with the service's ethical ...

Adding feral cats to the Predator Free 2050 target species list would ensure their removal is humane, coordinated and ...

WTOP’s Matt Kaufax talks with animal keeper Charlie Shaw, who cares for big cats at the National Zoo, about the vital ...

There’s only one thing on the to-do list this and every June 4: Hug a cat. National Hug Your Cat Day is a lighthearted ...

HPAI has had the greatest impact on pullets and egg-laying poultry, where bird housing density is higher, said Dr. Lisa ...

Burmese pythons are wreaking havoc on the Everglades ecosystem, but some native animals have been known to prey on the ...

Understand the risks associated with white worms in cat feces. Find out what is a white worm in cat poop and how to address ...

In a historic breakthrough, U.S. scientists have identified a brand-new species of mammal, hidden in plain sight. This extraordinary discovery is sending shockwaves through the scientific world, with ...