This story appears in the October 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. For those who’ve long wondered if their cats regard them merely as kibble dispensers, a report in the journal ...

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The world’s first saber-toothed cat mummy has been found in Siberia The world’s first saber-toothed cat mummy has been found in Siberia A deadly disease that affects cats big and small found ...

This story appears in the April 2014 issue of National Geographic magazine ... to a pet that’s more unusual than the standard dog or cat. Lack of oversight and regulation makes it difficult ...