Big cats get the lion’s share of our attention. We admire their power, felicity of movement, and striking coats of spots and stripes. But the majority of cat species alive today are small – there are ...

There are 41 recognized cat species in existence, 34 of which are so-called "small cats." Truly wild-born cats face many challenges to their environments and food supplies that could lead them to ...

There are 17 species of wild felines in Latin America, five of which are so little-studied that they’ve been confused for each other or other species. Lack of funding and awareness has hampered ...

Latin America’s feline species are losing their habitat and becoming trapped in small patches. Scientists are concerned about isolated populations and trapped individuals that are unable to migrate.

Pallas's cat, also known as a manul, is a feline from Central Asia that yelps like a small dog and has such short legs that it sometimes struggles to run after prey. Researchers think it is one of the ...