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Humans Might Be Fuelling the Spread of a Cat-Loving, Mind-Altering Parasite
Humans could be contributing to the spread of a cat-loving, mind-altering parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, new research this week suggests. The study found that domesticated and wild cats were more likely to carry the parasite in areas densely packed with humans.
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Chinese Mountain Cat Is Fully Wild Despite Its Cuddly Appearance, DNA Shows
An intrepid team of biologists embarked on an extensive genetic survey of Chinese cats to determine the true identity of the Chinese mountain cat, an enigmatic feline that inhabits a swath of the Tibetan Plateau. It turns out that the creature is its own wildcat subspecies — Felis silvestris bieti — and, despite its resemblance…