The last time Republican politician JD Vance was on Nantucket to raise money was as a Senate candidate from Ohio in 2022, ...

Cats have been our friends ever since we let them hang around grain stores to keep out rats and other pests. Yes, they do tend to see us more as “staff” than friends, but that doesn’t mean they can’t ...

An Eagle Mountain man has been arrested and charged with sending payments to a 13-year-old girl in exchange for sexual photos.

Sometimes, the wild delivers stories that feel almost mythical. Imagine a lone female leopard stalking through golden grass, her eyes sharp and patient, bringing down a prize twice her size. Or a ...

Genetic basis of purring in cats Date: May 29, 2025 Source: Kyoto University Summary: Whether you are lucky enough to have a cat companion or must merely live this experience vicariously through ...

Researchers identified an unusual genetic mutation in orange domestic cats that has not been found in any other animal, according to a new study.

What exactly makes ginger cats ginger has been a long standing mystery for scientists. Whilst it has been known for decades that it is down to genetics, it hasn't been discovered where in the ...

Researchers found the gene and genetic variation behind orange fur in most domestic cats, solving a decades-long mystery.

Male cats with orange-colored parents only get one copy of the orange mutation and thus end up with entirely orange fur. Female cats, however, have two X chromosomes.

Chicago's firefighters, EMTs and paramedics help resident through some of their worst moments, and our female first responders bring a special strength to an incredibly demanding job.

When naming your female cat, the most important thing is that the name suits their personality. There's no point in calling your extremely loving, would-never-hurt-a-fly kitty something like ...