I’m Adam, a former psychologist who reads feline science so you don’t have to. After adopting my British Longhair, Moon, I explored scientific literature to care for him better, then turned it into practical tips on YouTube and in my newsletter.
cat bonding
Cats require five environmental pillars: safe places, separated resources, predatory play, consistent interaction, and sensory respect. The AAFP framework reduces stress-related illness by 75-80%.
cat stories
Felicette was a Parisian stray who became the first and only cat to survive spaceflight, launched by France on October 18, 1963. She survived 9.5 g forces and 5 minutes of weightlessness.
cat care
Sphynx cats live 6.68 years on average - half the typical cat lifespan. 100% of Scottish Folds develop arthritis. The Netherlands is banning ownership of extreme breeds starting 2026.
cat stories
Galena the cat survived 6 days sealed in an Amazon return box shipped 650 miles. Her desert-evolved physiology, concentrated urine production, and a lucky split seam saved her life. Here's the science.
cat intelligence
Cats self-domesticated 10,000 years ago and remain semi-wild today. Modern research reveals they prioritize territorial security over social bonds and communicate through 276 distinct facial expressions.
Walter Chandoha photographed 90,000+ cats over 70 years, creating the visual language of modern cat portraits. His rim lighting and eye-level techniques defined pet photography from Life Magazine to internet memes.
cat care
Toxoplasma gondii infects one-third of humanity and may alter testosterone levels and facial symmetry. Research suggests infected people are rated more attractive, yet cat ownership poses minimal risk.
cat stories
The CIA spent $20 million turning a cat into a surveillance device. It failed because cats evolved as solitary predators whose brains prioritize hunting over obedience.
40% of cat aggression cases stem from petting mistakes. Learn the C.A.T. Protocol from Nottingham Trent University research to pet cats correctly and build trust.
Clinical Lycanthropy is a rare psychiatric syndrome where patients believe they're transforming into animals. Only two well-documented cat cases exist in medical literature. The neuroscience reveals how identity itself can fracture.
Cats react to cucumbers due to their startle reflex, not snake instinct. The 18-22ms fear response violates feeding zone safety and can damage the human-cat bond permanently.
cat stories
In 2019, scientists confirmed Pallas's cats living at 17,027 feet on Mount Everest via DNA analysis. This ancient species, with the densest fur of any cat, survives at -58°F (-50°C) where most mammals cannot.