Memory is a tricky thing; a patchwork of events all haphazardly stitched together, in seemingly no particular order. And, it seems, the older you get, the less memory you have to work with. Why did I walk into this room? Where the HECK did I put my keys? You know, the usual things that make […]
Ah, sleep. Who doesn’t spend at least half their day wishing they were in bed? No angry bosses, no rude customers. Just the sweet, gentle peace of unconsciousness. It’s no wonder, then, that cats hold all the fame for clocking in the most hours spent sleeping. Is it because they’re lazy? Heavens, no. It’s because […]
Everyone who has a cat has heard the familiar sentiments: Cats don’t care about their human caretakers. They only stick around because we feed them. They’re indifferent and far less affectionate than dogs. People who love cats have long known those stereotypes aren’t true, but now there are finally research studies to help prove it. […]
Like most Maine Coons, Dawntreader Texas Calboy is regal: thick tufts of hair fill out his large body, giving him a look that seems more big cat than housecat. His bushy tail, a trademark of the breed, frames his crouching form, lending an imposing look to the gentle giant as he poses on a log […]
Measuring just 7.5 inches long, Tinker Toy holds the record for world’s smallest cat. He was smaller than a standard sheet of paper! And the oldest cat in the world, Creme Puff, lived over 38 years. Can you believe it? These are some extraordinary cats – you might say they’re some of the best! Of […]
Our cats may have tiny, adorable noses, but don’t be fooled. Their sense of smell is mighty. Seriously, their little heads are packed full of structures and organs that support their incredible olfactory senses! Plus they get an extra scent organ in their mouths. Where we humans must get by with a mere five million […]
