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CATS

Surprise! A leopard slug's penis is located on its head.

The animal kingdom features a wide variety of penises that vary in shape, size, and function. Here are some of the most unusual of them.

Ross Benes
Cats need relief from the heat, too.

Your feline friend is heat-tolerant, but that doesn't mean they should be left unattended during a heat wave.

Jake Rossen














Naming a cat "Whiskers" is like naming a baby "Fingertips."

Apart from being the feline equivalent of a fancy mustache, what are cat whiskers for? As it turns out, multiple things.

Ellen Gutoskey




A cat that nuzzles your head is essentially saying you're part of the team. A subordinate, but still part of the team.

Cats seem to enjoy booping humans on their foreheads. Is it a sign of affection, or yet another sign of condescension?

Jake Rossen


Pooli the cat modeling her uniform on her 15th birthday.

Dogs and horses may rightfully claim their share of battlefield glory, but cats have proven themselves just as brave, cunning, and loyal.

Jackie Mead


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Even if you're used to seeing your cat throw up, don't ignore it: It could be a sign of something serious.

Michele Debczak


Simone Simon stars in Cat People (1942).

'Cat People' made millions for RKO Pictures and subversively revolutionized the horror genre. Here are 11 facts about this hair-raising classic.

Mark Mancini
Azat Kılınç, Unsplash

Your cat's habit of sleeping all day isn't a sign of laziness—it's a survival instinct that's baked into their genes.

Michele Debczak