Cats don't usually perform jobs like dogs do, but some owners prefer active, adventure-seeking cats to lazy lounge cats. For those who want a pet tiger but have to settle for something a bit more ...

With its spotted coat and large green eyes, the Egyptian Mau looks like a miniature jungle cat. Here are six facts about the exotic-looking feline. 1. The Egyptian Mau might not actually be from ...

Archaeologists know that cats later became an important part of Egyptian life and religion. After about 330 B.C., Egyptians even bred felines near temples to be sacrificed as offerings and mummified .

With hundreds of cute cats on the globe, it’s hard not to get smitten by a little kitten. These grey and white cat breeds will steal your heart. Some have short hair, others have long fluffy manes — ...

Scientists are gaining new insight into the ancient Egyptian practice of mummifying animals, using high-resolution 3-D scans to peer inside mummies of a cat, a bird and a snake to learn about ...

Cats are among the visitors to a Shanghai Museum exhibition that explores ancient Egyptians’ worship of the four-legged creatures. features cat statues and other treasures from a major ...

An Egyptian antiquities official said Saturday that archaeologists had discovered seven Pharaonic Age tombs near the capital city of Cairo, holding dozens of cat mummies and an array of wooden ...

Mummified ancient cats could hold clues to the history of cat domestication. Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities Excavations continue at the tomb complex following a hiatus in 2013.

In the May 7, 2018 issue of The New Yorker one article in particular caught my attention. It’s set in Egypt. It features a mighty cat. And, I’m familiar with the feline’s owner. This ...

An unwanted bronze cat which was retrieved from the dustbin has sold for $80,000 at auction. The bronze bust is thought to be some 2,500 years old and originated in Egypt, reports the BBC .