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A mountain lion stands on a light colored log next to the blue waters of a lake.

Swimming Cougars

Caitlin Dempsey

Cougars, otherwise known as mountain lions, have been known to swim across rivers and swim to islands in the ocean.

Two siamese cats sitting on a mat in front of a door.

Siamese Cats Explained

Caitlin Dempsey

Siamese cats are a popular breed known for their colorpoint fur pattern, vocalization, and playful personalities.

Two tabby cats walking down a soil path next to grass with their tails entwined.

How Cats Show Affection Through Their Tails

Caitlin Dempsey

From tail puffing to twining to rubbing, cats use their tails in a variety of ways to express their affection and establish bonds with those around them.

A cat walking along a sidewalk at night.

9 Common Cat Myths

Caitlin Dempsey

Learn about some of the most common myths about cats like they always land on their feet, are solitary creatures, and can see in complete darkness.

A closeup of the face of an orange tabby sitting by a window.

Why Orange Tabby Cats Get Black Spots

Caitlin Dempsey

Lentigo are freckles that are commonly associated with orange tabby cats.

A juvenile fisher cat on a log in a forest.

Animals Named Cat That Aren’t Actually Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

From the fisher cat to the civet cat and the polecat, these creatures have nothing to do with our domesticated feline friends.

Side by side photos of a Thai cat (left) and a Siamese cat (right) against a white background.

Landrace Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

Landrace cats are natural domestic cats that have evolved over a long time to adapt to certain geographic regions.

Closeup shot of a Van cat lying on the ground at daylight. A blurred chicken is behind the cat.

Van Cat Explained

Caitlin Dempsey

The Van cat is a breed of domestic cat that originates from the eastern region of Turkey, particularly around Lake Van.

An orange tabby inspecting a book on a sofa.

Cozy Mystery Books With Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

I'm compiling a growing list of cozy mysteries starring cats that I've read and appreciated.

A black cat lying down on a table with school paper work.

Why Some Black Cats Grow White Fur

Caitlin Dempsey

Black cats can develop white fur due to aging, genetics, hormonal changes, and health issues.

The head of a gray tabby being put under the chin.

How Do Cats Like to be Pet?

Caitlin Dempsey

Most cats enjoy being pet by their owners - learn to understand how your cat communicates they want to be pet.