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Tunisia Could Have Been the Birthplace of Today’s Domestic Cats, Reveals New Origin Study
The studies surrounding the origin of humans’ most friendly creature, cats, mark back to North Africa. Post-domestication, the cats probably moved to Europe, a new study reveals. The creatures also possess a history of religious and traditional beliefs among Egyptians and Greeks.
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Why Some Cats Trigger Allergies More Than Others
Allergies can be debilitating for those who have them - even more so when the cause of the allergic reaction is a beloved pet.
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Scientists Identify Gene Behind Orange Fur In Cats
After 60 years of research, scientists have discovered the gene responsible for orange fur in cats, finding that it is linked to a missing DNA segment that affects melanocyte-specific gene expression.
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This Indian Airline Will Allow Pet Dogs And Cats In Cabin From November
From November, domesticated dogs and cats can travel. The bookings in this regard will start from October 15, its Co-Founder, Chief Marketing & Experience Officer Belson Coutinho said while addressing a press meet in Delhi.
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Watch: This Savannah Cat Officially Named Tallest In The World
The title of tallest living domestic fenile went to a pet cat of the Savannah breed that stood 18.83 inches tall.
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Cats Know Names Of Their Owners, Recognise Feline Friends, Claims Study
The researchers found that the strength of connection was stronger for fellow felines than it was for humans.
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Cat-astrophe: Airline Accused Of Misplacing Pet Cat
A distraught passenger has accused Malaysia Airlines of losing his cat which was supposed to be transported with him on a domestic flight, the latest incident to hit the beleaguered carrier.
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Missing: Four Cats. Reward: $100,000
Arcturus, holds the Guinness World Record for tallest domestic cat. His housemate Cygnus, a snagged the world record for longest tail. Now, they're missing along with their brother Sirius and a temporary feline houseguest named Yuki.
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'Pakistan Girl' Takes Aim At Corrupt Cops And Domestic Abuse
The new "Pakistan Girl" comic series is based on Sarah, a normal teenager with a pet cat who discovers she has superhuman powers after waking from a coma caused by a blast in her village.
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At Nearly 4 Feet Long, Is This The World's Longest Cat?
Omar the cat is nearly four feet long and officials from Guinness World Records believe he may be the world's longest domestic cat. Three-year-old Omar already weighs 14 kilograms and measures about 3 feet and 11 inches long.The current record holder, UK-based Ludo, is 3 feet and 10.59 inches long.
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Airlines Asked To Stick To Advisory On Operating In Low Visibility
A day after 362 flights were delayed at Indira Gandhi International Airport due to weather and other issues, DGCA today directed domestic airlines to adhere to its advisory on operating aircraft in low visibility, making it clear that no flights be planned during zero visibility and only CAT III aircraft be scheduled in fog.
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Man In UK Jailed For Torturing Wife, Throwing Cat Food At Her
A man was handed a two year jail sentence today after becoming the first in England to be convicted of keeping his wife "in domestic servitude".
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B-School Placements See Double-Digit Growth in Average Salary
Business schools had a strong placement season this year with rush of offers from domestic as well as international MNCs and average salaries witnessing a double digit growth.
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Madhya Pradesh Minister Wants Law to Keep Tigers as Pets
In a bizarre suggestion, a senior Madhya Pradesh minister has sought a law that allows people to domesticate or keep as pets big cats like lions and tigers for their conservation.
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Lion Cub 'Runs Wild' After Smuggled on Russian Train
A Russian woman who smuggled a 50-kilogram (110-pound) lion cub onto a sleeper train claiming it was a domestic cat was being questioned on Thursday, police said.
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Tunisia Could Have Been the Birthplace of Today’s Domestic Cats, Reveals New Origin Study
The studies surrounding the origin of humans’ most friendly creature, cats, mark back to North Africa. Post-domestication, the cats probably moved to Europe, a new study reveals. The creatures also possess a history of religious and traditional beliefs among Egyptians and Greeks.
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Why Some Cats Trigger Allergies More Than Others
Allergies can be debilitating for those who have them - even more so when the cause of the allergic reaction is a beloved pet.
-
Scientists Identify Gene Behind Orange Fur In Cats
After 60 years of research, scientists have discovered the gene responsible for orange fur in cats, finding that it is linked to a missing DNA segment that affects melanocyte-specific gene expression.
-
This Indian Airline Will Allow Pet Dogs And Cats In Cabin From November
From November, domesticated dogs and cats can travel. The bookings in this regard will start from October 15, its Co-Founder, Chief Marketing & Experience Officer Belson Coutinho said while addressing a press meet in Delhi.
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Watch: This Savannah Cat Officially Named Tallest In The World
The title of tallest living domestic fenile went to a pet cat of the Savannah breed that stood 18.83 inches tall.
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Cats Know Names Of Their Owners, Recognise Feline Friends, Claims Study
The researchers found that the strength of connection was stronger for fellow felines than it was for humans.
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Cat-astrophe: Airline Accused Of Misplacing Pet Cat
A distraught passenger has accused Malaysia Airlines of losing his cat which was supposed to be transported with him on a domestic flight, the latest incident to hit the beleaguered carrier.
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Missing: Four Cats. Reward: $100,000
Arcturus, holds the Guinness World Record for tallest domestic cat. His housemate Cygnus, a snagged the world record for longest tail. Now, they're missing along with their brother Sirius and a temporary feline houseguest named Yuki.
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'Pakistan Girl' Takes Aim At Corrupt Cops And Domestic Abuse
The new "Pakistan Girl" comic series is based on Sarah, a normal teenager with a pet cat who discovers she has superhuman powers after waking from a coma caused by a blast in her village.
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At Nearly 4 Feet Long, Is This The World's Longest Cat?
Omar the cat is nearly four feet long and officials from Guinness World Records believe he may be the world's longest domestic cat. Three-year-old Omar already weighs 14 kilograms and measures about 3 feet and 11 inches long.The current record holder, UK-based Ludo, is 3 feet and 10.59 inches long.
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Airlines Asked To Stick To Advisory On Operating In Low Visibility
A day after 362 flights were delayed at Indira Gandhi International Airport due to weather and other issues, DGCA today directed domestic airlines to adhere to its advisory on operating aircraft in low visibility, making it clear that no flights be planned during zero visibility and only CAT III aircraft be scheduled in fog.
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Man In UK Jailed For Torturing Wife, Throwing Cat Food At Her
A man was handed a two year jail sentence today after becoming the first in England to be convicted of keeping his wife "in domestic servitude".
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B-School Placements See Double-Digit Growth in Average Salary
Business schools had a strong placement season this year with rush of offers from domestic as well as international MNCs and average salaries witnessing a double digit growth.
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Madhya Pradesh Minister Wants Law to Keep Tigers as Pets
In a bizarre suggestion, a senior Madhya Pradesh minister has sought a law that allows people to domesticate or keep as pets big cats like lions and tigers for their conservation.
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Lion Cub 'Runs Wild' After Smuggled on Russian Train
A Russian woman who smuggled a 50-kilogram (110-pound) lion cub onto a sleeper train claiming it was a domestic cat was being questioned on Thursday, police said.
