Domestic cats are peculiar creatures. Adorable but deadly, they act as lovable companions in the home and as a scourge to vermin and bird populations in the yard. They are simultaneously affectionate ...

You might notice your cat pause at the window, focus on a bird outside, and make a quick clicking or chirping sound. It isn’t a meow or a growl. It’s a behavior known as chattering, and it’s fairly ...

Is it a woodpecker? Is it a cicada? Is it a parrot who learned Morse code? No, it’s Silvester, the family cat, who just happened to spot a bird outside the window. If you own a cat, you’ve likely ...