Cats Communicate Through Unique Bacterial Signatures in Their Scent Signals
Recent UC Davis research uncovers how bacteria in domestic cats' anal glands influence their unique scent communication, impacting behavior and social interactions.
April Klein
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Mice Discover the Link Between Cat Stress and Comfort Food Cravings
Research reveals the role of Proenkephalin in emotional eating triggered by stress, highlighting potential pathways for therapeutic interventions.
Pet Vaccination Hesitancy Mirrors Human Attitudes, Challenging Public Health Strategies
Research from Texas A&M University reveals a strong link between human vaccine hesitancy and attitudes toward pet vaccinations, highlighting the need for improved public health strategies.
Innovative Bio-Tagging Method Offers Safe Identification for Cats and Livestock
Researchers from The University of Tokyo have developed 'bio-tagging' with microneedle arrays for safe, visible, and permanent animal identification.
Newly Discovered Virus Linked to Widespread Cat Parasite Raises Health Concerns
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a new RNA virus, Apocryptovirus odysseus, linked to the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, potentially worsening toxoplasmosis.
Rare Saber-Toothed Cat Fossil Discovery Transforms Understanding of Prehistoric Ecosystems
A Texas coastal fossil unearths a Homotherium saber-toothed cat, revealing insights into prehistoric ecosystems and a submerged corridor between Texas and Florida.
Cats also Enjoy Playing Fetch with their Owners
A recent study reveals that 40% of cats and 78% of dogs enjoy playing fetch, highlighting the playful instincts shared across species, especially in younger animals.
Genetic Breakthroughs Spark Hope for the Survival of the Arabian Leopard
A genetic rescue initiative aims to boost the endangered Arabian leopard's survival by introducing genetically diverse captive leopards into the wild population.
Urgent Action Needed to Protect Endangered Mountain Tapirs from Domestic Dog Attacks
Urgent conservation efforts are needed in Colombia to protect endangered mountain tapirs from domestic dog attacks, threatening their survival and ecosystem health.
Exotic Cats Prove They Can Recognize Voices of Familiar Humans
A study reveals exotic cats, like lions and tigers, can recognize familiar human voices, challenging perceptions of their social cognition and enhancing welfare insights.