Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A cat with its eyes closed "Why do cats blink?" might not be a question you've ever really given much thought to. After all, you ...

Most animals communicate using scent, but scientists have now uncovered that each cat's signal is based on the type of bacteria living in their butts. Every cat has its own unique cocktail of bacteria ...

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Most people talk to their pets. And when they do, they use a particular kind of tone that is similar to the one used when talking to young children. Unlike speech directed towards other adults, speech ...

As many cat owners will testify, their pets are often mysterious creatures, independent, cunning and sometimes aloof. And now it appears that when it comes to communication, they might be playing ...

A study suggests that humans often misinterpret a pet’s signals; even purring doesn’t guarantee a contented cat. By Anthony Ham What is the meaning of a cat’s meow that grows louder and louder? Or ...