The jaguar is the only big cat found in North America, but more than 99% of its range is found in Central and South America.

Researchers have confirmed a new jaguar in southern Arizona, marking what they say is the fifth big cat over the last 15 ...

The University of Arizona Wild Cat Research and Conservation Center announced that it had spotted the fifth jaguar in the ...

Though many refer to April 15 as "tax day," there's another holiday many may never have heard of: Iriomote Wildcat Day. The critically endangered species is said to be "the rarest of all cats" with ...

In light of film of pumas hunting in the forest canopy, it is much more likely that pumas are doing plenty of hunting at ...

The rusty-spotted cat, the tiniest (and lightest) cat on Earth, has covered new ground. A few weeks ago, it was spotted in West Bengal, a northeastern Indian state bordering Bangladesh. According to ...

Living deep in the tropical rainforests of Central and Western Africa, the golden cat is so sneaky, no one knows how many there were. AI is changing that.

Many wild small cat species roam the rainforests of South America, each of them more remarkable than the next. A new species has now been identified. But this research success probably isn’t such a ...

Don’t let their fluff fool you: Your cat was built for murder. Felines, no matter how chonky, eepy, or boopable, are remarkably adaptable obligate carnivores, down to eat just about anything that fits ...

Fishing cats are uniquely adapted to life in wetlands, possessing a double-layered coat that serves as a water barrier and insulation, partially webbed feet, ears that plug when submerged, and a ...

A rare—and potentially new—species of skink has unwittingly been discovered by a cat just looking for a quick snack. The cat dragged the lizard into its owners' home in Taranaki, New Zealand. After ...

A photo of a supposed "Amazon snake cat" has gone viral on social media, and it has stirred a debate among people who are weighing in on whether they think the image is real or fake. The photo, which ...