The story of the Abyssinian cat is as old as civilization itself—rich with mystery, elegance, and a dash of wild spirit.

Did you ever lock eyes with a house cat and feel like you were gazing into the untamed heart of the jungle? Some felines wear ...

Cats Domesticated Themselves, Ancient DNA Shows. A comprehensive survey of cat genes suggests that even after felines wandered into our lives, they remained largely unchanged for thousands of years.

The Persian is one of the most popular cat breeds, probably because it's best known for being one of the calmest breeds. Not ...

Kelly McGowan, left, and Chris Kaelin, both senior scientists at the Greg Barsh Lab Department of Genetics at Stanford, pet 2-year-old Marlin at Pets In Need Redwood City in Redwood City ...