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The Brown Tabby Cat Is Super Common but Not an Actual Breed
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If you've ever seen a cat (and we're almost certain you have), chances are very high that you've seen a brown tabby cat. With their swirling or striped markings and wide range of coat colors, tabby cats are beloved by cat owners for both their appearance and personality. But what exactly makes a cat a tabby?
How Adoption Works
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Adoption unites children who need families with loving parents. Learn about adoption, adoption agencies, international adoption, foster care and more.
Ocicat: A Wild Mix of Siamese Cat and Ruddy Abyssinian
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The Ocicat might look like it just stepped out of the jungle, but don't be fooled by its ocelot-like spots. This domestic cat is all housecat at heart, with a dog-like personality and enough charm to win over other pets and even your grumpy neighbor.
How Many Cattle Breeds Can You Identify?
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Humans first domesticated cattle around 10,500 years ago, and now a wide variety of cattle breeds are reared for their milk, meat and hardworking capabilities. If you think you know your cattle breeds from Angus to Zebu just by looking, then mosey on into this quiz!
10 'Richest' Countries in the World (With a Huge Caveat)
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Economists have historically used GDP per capita to determine the richest country in the world, but that's misleading when you consider the tax havens effect.
Can You Name All of These Animals That Start With Vowels?
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There are more animals out there than can be named, so we thought we would start with just the ones that begin with a vowel. Jump into this quiz and see if you can name them as well!
Dogs Make More Expressive Faces When Humans Are Watching
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A study suggests your canine may be flashing those puppy dog eyes because it's trying to tell you something.
Fattest Cat in the World Weighed More Than a 4-Year-Old Child
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In 1986, Himmy the cat set a record no cat will ever be able to beat — at least not in the eyes of the Guinness World Records. The organization named Himmy the fattest cat in the world. About a decade later, in 1998, Guinness decided it would no longer award this record as it didn't want to encourage pet owners to overfeed their cats in hopes of dethroning Himmy.
Letting Your Cat Work for Food Makes Her Happier, Healthier
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Food puzzles have shown to make life better for indoor cats. HowStuffWorks Now explains why.
Is Catnip Bad for Cats or Can Cat Brains Handle the Nip?
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Most pet owners have asked themselves at some point: Is catnip bad for cats? The short answer is no. Catnip is nontoxic and safe for your cat in most situations, but there's more to this minty herb than meets the eye.