Raising a kitten is one of the most challenging things one can do. At birth, one weighs about 100 grams only. With a fragile body, holding her requires a lot of skill and experience. To add salt to injury, newborn kittens don’t see or hear anything for the first few weeks. They rely on mom…
The average size of a domestic cat’s heart is small, about half to three-quarters the size of a golf ball. To compare, a human heart is about one and a half times as large as a golf ball, while a dog’s heart is the size of a tennis ball. Even though their heart is small,…
Elegant and stealthy, Bobcats are extraordinary hunters. Jumping over 3 meters in length, they can retrieve prey that most other predators can’t. Since they can make short bursts of 50 km/hr, they can chase down prey pretty efficiently. These North American Lynx cats are the most abundant and revered wild animals in that region and…
Those that have worked in adoption centers have probably witnessed it already. When potential cat owners come out to look for a pet to adopt, they are quickly drawn to other colors except for black or black and white cats. They’d rather go for whites, blues, browns, or multicolored but not a tuxedo beast. For…
Cross-breeding of domestic and wild cats is nothing new. Breeders have experimented with all kinds of possibilities on this front. Some of their efforts have borne good fruits and now we have several hybrid cats such as the Bengal cat, Chausie cat, Jungle Curl, Safari Cat, Cheetoh, and Highlander Cat just to mention a few….
Many studies have shown that keeping a pet comes with lots of benefits. Whether you have a cat, dog, hamster, or fish, there’s no denying that your life is better with them around. From being more active to having an elevated mood and beating loneliness, pets fill our lives with joy and good vibes. Sure,…
Foxes have soft silky hair and that paired with their sly personality would easily tempt anyone into thinking of domesticating them – but you can’t because these are wild animals that are best left to their wild devices. But if you are a lover of cats, you can still have a cat that resembles a…
Bengal cats are wild in their looks and mannerisms. If you are into the exotic appearance of a leopard and want something close at home, a Bengal kitty is the right fit for you. The word Bengal is a term referring to a hybrid between the Asian leopard cat and a domestic cat. The former…
The feral cat population has been out of control for some time now. According to Petpedia, there are 73 million feral cats in the United States alone. Many more roam other countries around the world. To try and manage the population of these homeless beauties, cat enthusiasts and institutions are employing different strategies, including rehoming…
Ever watched a lion or tiger roar or take on another animal with all his strength and might? Big cats are ferocious, massive, bold, and oh so intimidating! Whether you are watching a documentary on TV or live-action on the Serengeti, being close to one can scare you to bits. Well, what if we told…