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Zurich, Switzerland

Schrödinger's Cat

Hidden in the garden of physicist Erwin Schrödinger's house is a life-size figure of a cat from his famous thought experiment.

Espejos del Callejón del Gato (Cat Alley Mirrors)

These distorting, funhouse mirrors achieved fame in a renowned piece of Spanish theater.

Linlithgow, Scotland

Dudley the Cat

This bronze cat looks out over the Linlithgow Canal.

In Namibia, Lions Are Returning to Feed on the Skeleton Coast

As the predators hunt fur seals, a new geofencing project tries to keep people out of the way.

Ryan Truscott March 13, 2023

A Cougar Swam Puget Sound, Making a Splash Among Scientists

The young male known as M161 kitty-paddled his way through chilly waters full of orcas, raising questions about the animals' potential range.

Ashley Stimpson March 7, 2023

La Lleona de Girona

Kissing the ass of this stone lioness has become a rite of passage in the city of Girona.

San Giovanni in Persiceto, Italy

Statua di Re Gino

A bronze monument to his majesty, King Gino.

Vernazza, Italy

Cat Shrine

On the walking path from Monterosso to Vernazza, a small shrine dedicated to feline friends.

Aberdeen, Scotland

Kelly's Cats

A dozen cast iron leopards stand guard along the length of Aberdeen's Union Bridge.

London, England

Street Cat Bob Memorial Statue

This life-size monument honors the legacy of a famous literary feline.

Kenya’s Maasai Mara Wildlife Reserve Is a Photographer’s Playground

At least while the lions behave.

Sarah Durn February 6, 2023

Glasgow, Scotland

The Govan Cat

This small memorial honors a ferocious feline and local hero.

London, England

Kaspar the Savoy Cat

This black cat was actually designed to ward off bad luck.

Osijek, Croatia

Mačkamama

A statue of Paulina Hermann, the eccentric noblewoman known as the "mother of cats."

Can Glowing 'Ray Cats' Save Humanity?

There are some strange ideas about how to send a warning to our descendants 100,000 years from now.

Kate Golembiewski October 25, 2022

Olten, Switzerland

The King of Olten

A bronze statue commemorating his royal meowjesty, Toulouse.

In Iceland, Cats Face Curfews and Bans Aimed at Curtailing Their Murderous Ways

The cat-loving island nation is redefining its relationship with the 'elegant assassins.'

Egill Bjarnason June 13, 2022

Podcast: Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

The Podcast Team March 24, 2022