Long before modern big cats roamed the Earth, Proailurus—the world’s first true cat—prowled the ancient forests. Living around 25 million years ago, this small, agile predator is believed to be the ...

When you think about Europe, images of large wildcats are not what first comes to mind. Thousands of years ago, however, the story was different. Leopards, lions, and even cheetahs were once thought ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. “Cats were depicted in ancient Egyptian iconography as tabby ...