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Rats the Size of House Cats Invade the Florida Keys

A species of invasive African rat larger than the average house cat has made a reappearance in Grassy Key despite efforts to wipe them out for the past 10 years.

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Cat Survives 19-Story Fall by Gliding Like a Flying Squirrel

They say cats have the ability to always land on their feet, and Sugar is proof.

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Reading While Eating for March 15: In Their Own Words

Thursday’s links give unique takes on literature, photography and completely disgusting horror movies.

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Reading While Eating for March 12: Innovative Ideas

Monday’s links include genius inventions — like brunch and an iPad game for cats.

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Can’t Let Go of Fido? You Can Now Freeze Dry Your Pet

Thanks to science, there’s no need to bid farewell to Fluffy and Rover any more.

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Animal Lovers Fume at Newly Announced ‘Cat Curfew’ in Japan

Japan’s popular cat cafes – where visitors can pay to drop in for some rest and relaxation with the felines – are getting slapped with a curfew.

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Cat Fight: Hank, Virginia’s Feline Senate Candidate, Gets First Attack Ad

The claws have come out against Hank, the 9-year-old cat who’s vying for a Virginia Senate seat.

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Meet Hank, the Virginia Cat Running for U.S. Senate

Hailing from Springfield, Va., he’s running as an independent, with a platform that centers on job creation.

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Do You Need a Bounty Hunter for Your Cat?

Jordana Serebrenik may be New York City’s only professional cat catcher.

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In Israel, Declawing Your Cat Could Get You Jail Time

Israel to cat owners: Get your paws off their claws or go to prison — but only after paying a whopping $20,000 fine.