Stacy Westfall, a seasoned equestrian, had an unexpected encounter with two elusive bobcats while out on a ride.

PITTSBORO, N.C. — Carolina Tiger Rescue announced the successful relocation of big cats to accredited sanctuaries in the United States, a move that is part of a broader commitment to animal welfare.

From Banner Elk to Hot Springs, these towns in the western part of the state have worked hard to rebuild after Hurricane Helene—and they’re ready to welcome back visitors. These North Carolina small ...

Small wild cats may look harmless, but many are highly specialized predators. Their success comes from speed, stealth, and finely tuned hunting strategies rather than raw size. Biologists note that ...

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The spots gave it away. Just like a human fingerprint, the rosette pattern on each jaguar is unique so researchers knew they had a new animal on their hands after reviewing images captured by a remote ...

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New images from Thailand's DNP and Panthera prove the existence and rediscovery of one of the world's most Endangered and least known wild cats, the flat-headed cat, in Thailand's Princess Sirindhorn ...

While the big cats often steal the spotlight, many smaller, elusive wild cats boast incredible beauty and fascinating adaptations. Discover 10 of the most striking yet less-documented species, ...

An elusive wild cat long feared extinct in Thailand has been rediscovered three decades after the last recorded sighting, conservation authorities and an NGO said Friday. Flat-headed cats are among ...

A small study reveals that cats greet male owners more vocally than female ones. But the findings could be a result of cultural norms among the participants, rather than a universal cat behavior, ...

Cats didn’t become house pets because humans needed them. They didn’t herd animals, pull carts, or guard property. They weren’t even invited. Yet today, millions of people feed and care for them ...