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 ...

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go on safari in southern Africa. One of the greatest thrills was going out at night looking for predators on the prowl: lions, leopards, hyenas. As we drove ...

Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fuelled ...

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.

I am both fascinated and horrified by the idea of being transformed into an animal. This is likely because I have seen numerous films and TV shows, such as the following, that depict human characters ...