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Recent Examples of felinesOn the flip side, grooming can also be used to send a stern message, the study found, particularly in the felines’ display of asymmetrical body postures such as one cat leaning over the other one.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
20 July 2026 These members of the order of Carnivora, which includes bears, wolves, felines, seals, and many other mammals that specialize in eating flesh, have found a way to reorganize themselves to take full advantage of all that city life has to offer.—Literary Hub,
15 July 2026 Catnip, the euphoria-inducing herb beloved by felines, was known to have insect repellent properties, though it had never been commercialized for that purpose.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
10 July 2026 Catnip Catnip is known for its ability to attract felines, but the same aromatic oils that cats love can actually repel mosquitoes.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
5 July 2026 What once was a duo of felines is now a trio, thanks to Malinin's partnership with the Sheba Ignored to Adored program.—Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026 Gervais has assembled an ensemble cast of felines alongside his main character Gus including Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 June 2026 As for the 78 fluffy felines rescued from the residence, the PSPCA said in a Sunday, June 14, update that as of Monday, June 15, some of the adult cats are available for adoption.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026 Free-roaming felines kill 2 billion birds a year in America.—
Bruce M. Beehler,
Washington Post,
26 May 2026
Summer is usually the busiest season for shelters, officials said, as more stray animals, owner surrenders and vulnerable kittens arrive across the five boroughs.
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Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
18 July 2026
Although the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter primarily cares for dogs, Wenz couldn’t leave behind a mother cat and her eight kittens, which were enduring the same sweltering temperatures.