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pudgycat.ioCoraline’s Black Cat: An Unusual Guide for a Frightening WorldA closer look at the independent black cat in Coraline, his place in the book and the imagination behind him.

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In Coraline, the friendliest welcome is not the safest one. The black cat’s distance is part of what makes him such a good guide. #Cats #Books #BookSky https://pudgycat.io/coraline-black-cat/

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pudgycat.ioMagic Cat Academy: Three Halloween Adventures with MomoRevisit Google’s Magic Cat Academy games from 2016, 2020 and 2024, following Momo from a haunted school to the ocean and sky.

A black cat, a wand and ghosts carrying their own instructions. Momo’s three archived Halloween adventures are still worth a visit. #Cats #Gaming #Halloween https://pudgycat.io/magic-cat-academy/

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pudgycat.ioA Cat-Friendly Halloween Starts at HomePrepare a quiet retreat, check decorations and keep treats secure so your cat can spend Halloween comfortably.

For your cat, Halloween may mean a doorbell that will not stop. A few quiet preparations can make the evening much easier. #Cats #Pets #Halloween https://pudgycat.io/halloween-cat-safe-home/

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pudgycat.ioCatnip and Silvervine: What Makes Cats Roll?Research on catnip and silvervine reveals individual differences, chemical responses and a surprising role for rubbing against leaves.

One cat loves catnip; another walks away. Silvervine research reveals why the plant, the cat and even the chewing all matter. #Cats #Science #Biology https://pudgycat.io/catnip-silvervine-science/

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pudgycat.ioHow AI Finds Wild Cats in Camera-Trap PhotosFrom sorting empty frames to reviewing uncertain species labels, a look at AI’s practical role in camera-trap research.

Thousands of empty frames, then a wild cat. How does AI help researchers find it, and where can a confident label go wrong? #Cats #AI #Wildlife https://pudgycat.io/ai-camera-trap-wild-cats/

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pudgycat.ioNora the Piano Cat and the Orchestra That Played AlongHow recordings of Nora at the piano became CATcerto, a work for chamber orchestra and video by Mindaugas Piečaitis.

Nora supplied the piano notes. A composer built an orchestra around them. The original CATcerto performance is worth hearing. #Cats #Music #MusicSky https://pudgycat.io/nora-piano-cat-catcerto/

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pudgycat.ioWhy Cats Scratch Furniture and What a Good Scratching Spot NeedsHow location, stability and surface help explain a cat’s choice of scratching spot, with practical guidance for the home.

The sofa keeps winning over the new scratching post. Your cat may be giving you useful clues about where the replacement belongs. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky #Pets https://pudgycat.io/why-cats-scratch-furniture/

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pudgycat.ioPallas’s Cat: The Wild Life Behind That Grumpy FaceMeet the manul beyond the meme: a small wild cat whose dense coat, low ears and rocky shelters suit a demanding habitat.

The manul’s face makes an excellent meme. Its low ears, thick coat and rocky hiding places tell a more interesting story. #Cats #Wildlife #Science https://pudgycat.io/pallas-cat-manul/

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pudgycat.ioCats Organized Neatly: The Pleasure of a Perfect FitA look at the cat-shaped packing puzzles in Cats Organized Neatly, and the pleasure of finding room for one awkward piece.

Everyone fits until the last cat arrives. Cats Organized Neatly turns an awkward empty space into a very satisfying puzzle. #Cats #Gaming #IndieGames https://pudgycat.io/cats-organized-neatly/

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pudgycat.ioCatwings: Ursula K. Le Guin’s Cats Take FlightMeet the winged kittens of Catwings, a short illustrated series about leaving home and finding somewhere safe to land.

Le Guin gave four kittens wings. Finding a safe place to land remained the difficult part. Meet the small stories behind Catwings. #Cats #Books #BookSky https://pudgycat.io/catwings-le-guin/

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pudgycat.ioWhy Cats Slow Blink at YouWhat slow-blink experiments reveal about cat communication, and why posture and context still matter.

Does a slow blink mean your cat trusts you? Two experiments offer a better answer than the familiar feline-kiss explanation. #Cats #Science #Biology https://pudgycat.io/why-cats-slow-blink/

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pudgycat.ioF. D. C. Willard: The Cat Listed as a Physics CoauthorA 1975 physics paper really lists F. D. C. Willard as a coauthor. The story behind the name separates a documented byline from a very human workaround.

The physics paper is real. Its feline coauthor did not do the calculations. The story begins with an awkward choice of pronouns. #Cats #Science #Physics https://pudgycat.io/fdc-willard-cat-physics-coauthor/

pudgycat.ioAncient DNA Reveals an Arctic Life for the American CheetahAncient DNA and isotope research place Miracinonyx near the puma lineage and suggest fish on the menu in the Arctic Yukon.

The “American cheetah” had more to its life than the nickname suggests. Ancient remains point to puma relatives and Arctic fish meals. #Cats #Science #Wildlife https://pudgycat.io/american-cheetah-arctic/

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pudgycat.ioMeow the Jewels: When Cat Sounds Became Hip-Hop MaterialRun the Jewels turned a feline remix premise into a full album. The project offers an unusual way to think about sampling, constraints and collaboration.

Cat sounds became the raw material for a Run the Jewels remix album. The interesting part starts after the joke. #Cats #MusicSky #HipHop https://pudgycat.io/meow-the-jewels-cat-sounds-remix/

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pudgycat.ioFood Puzzles for Cats: Enrichment Without Turning Dinner Into an ExamFood puzzles can add variety to a cat's day, but difficulty is not the goal. Start with easy access, preserve choice and watch the individual cat.

A food puzzle should add interest, not make dinner frustrating. Research offers a useful reason to keep the first steps easy. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky #Pets https://pudgycat.io/food-puzzles-cats-enrichment-choice/

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pudgycat.ioBongo Cat: How a Simple Drawing Became Something People Could PlayBongo Cat grew from a drawing and a musical remix into a playable website. Its appeal lies in the small step from watching a joke to making it happen.

Bongo Cat gives you something a reaction GIF cannot: the next beat. How a simple drawing became a tiny instrument for everyone. #Cats #Memes #Music https://pudgycat.io/bongo-cat-drawing-playable-meme/

pudgycat.ioGary and Shaggy: The Cats Behind a Rare Genetic DiscoveryTwo feline siblings helped researchers document Marfan syndrome in cats and connect clinical findings with a change in FBN1.

Two cat brothers helped researchers connect eye and heart findings with a rare genetic change. What Gary and Shaggy’s case reveals. #Cats #Science #Biology https://pudgycat.io/gary-shaggy-marfan/

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pudgycat.ioWhy a Cat’s Tongue Feels Like Sandpaper and Works Like a BrushThe tiny spines on a cat's tongue do more than feel rough. Research reveals hollow tips that carry saliva into fur and inspire a different kind of brush.

That sandpaper tongue carries tiny hollow structures. Their shape helps explain how a quick lick can work through a coat. #Cats #Science #Biology https://pudgycat.io/cat-tongue-papillae-grooming-brush/

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pudgycat.ioMillions of Cats: The Picture Book That Turns More Into a ProblemWanda Gág's 1928 picture book begins with a wish for one cat and grows into a fable about choosing, comparison and the care an individual needs.

He goes out to find one cat and brings home every cat he likes. Wanda Gág's picture book makes abundance wonderfully troublesome. #Cats #Books #BookSky https://pudgycat.io/millions-of-cats-wanda-gag-picture-book/

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pudgycat.ioJonesy in Alien: The Ordinary Cat Inside an Extraordinary NightmareJonesy gives Alien a familiar living presence amid its industrial nightmare. The ginger cat helps shape suspense, companionship and the film's sense of ordinary life.

Alien's ginger cat does more than interrupt the terror. Jonesy gives the Nostromo something familiar that the monster can threaten. #Cats #FilmSky #Movies https://pudgycat.io/jonesy-alien-cat-film/

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