Tabby Takeover. By comparing the DNA of cats throughout history, the study captures a glimpse of how the animals were changing even before humans started to cart them across the globe, Ottoni says.

The tabby cat personality is captivating by nature; their unique patterns come in several patterns, sizes, and colors. Although domestic cats are common breeds with tabby markings, it’s not a ...

Tabby stripes originate from the domestic cat's direct ancestor, the Near Eastern wildcat. Photograph by TODD GIPSTEIN, Nat Geo Image Collection.

Cat’N Hook’s story: Cat’N Hook is an easygoing boy. He’s a little shy at first, but very sweet. He gets along with his foster siblings, enjoys playing and is always eager for mealtime. He ...

Catnip, catmint, catwort, field balm -- it doesn't matter what you call Nepeta cataria. Lions, tigers, panthers, and your common domestic tabby just can't seem to get enough of this fragrant herb.

Domestic cats with one or two normal copies of a gene called Taqpep have stripes, ... These Taqpep mutations give rise to the patterns of the classic tabby cat, Leslie Lyons, ...