From velvety purples to fiery reds, many people can see a spectrum of vivid colors via the human eye. Others, however, may have limited hue perception due to certain conditions. Animals, on the other ...

Archaeology tells a curious story: humans didn’t domesticate cats, cats domesticated themselves. Drawn to grain stores and the rodents they attracted, wild cats slowly adapted to life among people.

Discover the fascinating history of cat myths around the world, from ancient Egyptian gods to Celtic folklore, Asian legends and modern superstitions.

When the first drops of whiskey were distilled in medieval Ireland, a silent helper stood nearby. Furred, four-legged, and always ready to deal with ...

Searching the web leads to countless studies that show that pets (a.k.a. companion animals) have various positive effects on many aspects of people's quality of life. Of course, this isn't so for all ...