As the book came together, Flach was fascinated to learn what science knows—and doesn’t know—about felines of all forms and ...

What prompted the idea for the course? I’m an evolutionary biologist who has spent my career studying the evolution of small lizards in the Caribbean. I’m also a lifelong cat lover, but it never ...

Chris Kaelin, a geneticist at Stanford Medicine, found himself thinking about cats. Not just any cats, but the loud, lovable, ...

Scientists have identified some of the involved genes behind cats' spots, but there's still a piece missing. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Vaccine hesitancy is on the rise among pet owners. Here are answers to some common questions about animal vaccines.

Anti-vaccine sentiment is spilling over into veterinary medicine, making some owners hesitant to vaccinate their pets, even ...

If you have a cat, you’ve probably endured your fair share of unwanted furniture scratching. Maybe you’ve purchased scratching posts, rearranged your furniture, or played with your cats before bed, to ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. I’m an evolutionary biologist who has spent my career ...

Jonathan Losos receives funding from the National Science Foundation, Human Frontiers of Science and other funding organizations. I’m an evolutionary biologist who has spent my career studying the ...