Firestar is a protagonist of the Warriors book series by Erin Hunter. He is an orange tomcat. Firestar has also been known by other names, including Rusty, Firepaw, and Fireheart. He is known as being courageous, loyal, brave, and kind... Read more
Chibi refers to a style of "super deformed" Japanese art and animation in which a character's proportions are altered for a cute effect. This can also be done to show or emphasize certain emotions, like anger or love... Read more
In Japanese anime cartoons, the lines between the human and animal worlds are often blurred. Human characters with animal features are common. This is referred to as Kemonomimi, meaning "animal ears."... Read more
Tom and Jerry was introduced in 1940. The cartoon shorts feature a cat named Tom and a mouse named Jerry. Games of "cat and mouse" are, of course, the order of the day... Read more
The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss was published in 1957. The title character from this tale of mayhem has since become one of the most recognizable of children's story characters in one of the all-time best-selling children's books... Read more
The common house cat is the smallest member of quite a large family. There are about 60 breeds of domestic cat, and it the smallest of 39 cat species that include giants such as the lion and tiger... Read more
Paw prints are a type of footprint left behind by animals. Generally, only mammals are described as having paws. The paw consists of the claws or toenails, the digital pads or fingertips, the large metacarpal pad, and the dewclaw and carpal pad located higher up the leg... Read more
Simba is a lion prince, the heir of the Pridelands. A childhood tragedy, however, forces him to run away from all he's ever known. It is only when his childhood friend, Nala, journeys to find him that Simba returns to right the wrongs and reclaim his kingdom... Read more
The cat has been a beloved fixture in human life since antiquity. The ancient Egyptians worshipped temple cats, even mummifying some. In other cultures, cats were used to control rodent pests... Read more
According to some surveys, the tiger is most commonly cited as a favorite animal. It is the largest cat on earth, ranging through Russia, North Korea, India, China, and other parts of Asia... Read more
Lions have been featured in artwork since time immemorial. Early examples include lion-goddess statues retrieved from ancient Egypt, and the parading lions of the Ishtar Gate from ancient Babylon. These items are on display at the... Read more
In Europe, black cats were once thought to be the companions of witches, and you could be punished for owning one. Other myths held that witches could shape-shift and become... Read more
For millennia, cats have been kept as pets and to control vermin. Cats may have been domesticated independently in Asia Minor and in northern Africa as much as... Read more
Pusheen is a cartoon cat created by Claire Belton and Andrew Duff for their website, Everyday Cute. Pusheen is a “chubby, tubby,”... Read more
The character we know today as the Cheshire Cat first appeared in 1865, in the children's novel Alice in Wonderland. In 1951, Disney released... Read more
Cats and humans have enjoyed a long history together. Archaeological evidence from China, Egypt, and the Middle East indicate that cats were hunting mice... Read more
Think fast! You can learn how to draw a cheetah with the help of this easy, step-by-step animal drawing tutorial. Cheetahs are fast - in fact, they are the fastest land animal... Read more
Bengal and Siberian tigers are well known and much beloved for their striking striped coats. Tigers are huge jungle cats... Read more
What is your favorite animal? Many people favor the majestic tiger. You can learn how to draw a tiger with the help of this easy, step-by-step animal drawing tutorial. Tigers live only in a small portion of the world... Read more
In this tutorial, we will draw a cute cartoon cat. The tutorial is quite easy, but if you’re looking for the simplest cat drawing tutorial, check out our... Read more