A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go on safari in southern Africa. One of the greatest thrills was going out at night looking for predators on the prowl: lions, leopards, hyenas. As we drove ...

Most domesticated animals look very different from their wild ancestors. Think of the differences between dogs and wolves or pigs and wild boar. But not our feline companions. Every domestic cat — the ...

MT. RAINIER, Md., Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alley Cat Rescue's African wildcat conservation program operates in South Africa to protect the unique wild cat species (Felis lybica) from hybridization ...

・The Afro-Asiatic wildcat (Felis lybica) is the world’s most widely distributed small wildcat, but it’s also one of the least studied. The cat’s conservation status is listed as “of least concern” by ...

After a wildcat being kept as a pet got loose in a Vernon Hills neighborhood, a state representative introduced legislation proposing a ban on the possession of the African feline, called a serval, in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. “Cats were depicted in ancient Egyptian iconography as tabby ...

A small wildcat called a serval has died after running loose for three hours in Vernon Hills Saturday night, according to Vernon Hills police. The serval was first seen around 7:16 p.m. on Saturday, ...

Who run the world? Cats! Grace Cary/Moment via Getty Images Jonathan Losos, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go on safari in southern ...

Here's how cats first finagled their way into human hearts and homes thousands of years ago. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Most ...

Jonathan Losos recently published a book, "The Cat's Meow," on the topic of this essay. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go on safari in southern Africa. One of the greatest thrills was going ...