cats

Anyone who has visited Greece or Cyprus knows that both beautiful countries are home to many, many cats. Yet some people may be unaware that there are two distinct cat breeds, the Aegean cat and the Cyprus cat, native...

New species of saber-toothed cats, never seen before, have been found by scientists in South Africa. These ancient felines, which lived about 5.2 million years ago, were discovered near Langebaanweg, South Africa. The two newfound species, Dinofelis werdelini and Lokotunjailurus...

Animals were an important part of life in antiquity, and Ancient Greeks loved their pets. Ancient sources tell us that they kept a wide variety of animals at home, ranging from dogs to snakes. Paintings, writings, and sculptures from ancient...

During an expedition to Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal, a group of dedicated scientists made the astounding discovery of a previously unseen species of cat living on the summit of Mount Everest. This discovery was made possible by the National...

Richard and Joan Bowell left everything they had ever known to establish a cat sanctuary on the Greek island of Syros.

In response to the war in Ukraine, the International Cat Federation has banned all cats from Russia -- and Russian breeds -- from competing in international competitions. According to a statement released last week by the Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe),...

This cat's unusual, arresting green and blue eyes have become the newest attraction on the glittering Greek island of Mykonos, according to a report on Mykonos Live TV. The white feline beauty, who is often seen strolling the narrow cobblestone...

October 4th marks World Animal Day, an international day of action for the rights and welfare of animals that is celebrated in Greece and all around the world. The day is also the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi,...

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has spoken out against the practice of eating dog meat. The President is even considering banning the dish entirely. Eating dog meat has been a part of the country's culinary tradition for many generations, and...

Pet owners and hunters from all over Crete gathered to wage a protest against the controversial pet law proposed by the Greek government.