Smithsonian Answer Book

Cats

By Seidensticker, John & Lumpkin, Susan

Publishers Summary:
From tigers to tabbies, the most authoritative popular reference on cats in an engaging Q&A format. Cats in Question, a new book in Smithsonian's highly successful In Question series, offers authoritative and engaging answers to the thousands of questions about cats that Smithsonian scientists receive annually. All of the world's cats are here, from fearsome predators such as lions and tigers, to mysterious hunters such as leopards and jaguars, to cuddly pets such as domestic cats. More than 100 breathtaking photographs by acclaimed photographer Art Wolfe illustrate the questions on cat facts, cat evolution and diversity, and cats and humans. Readers will find the answers to such questions as "What are cats?" "How do cats hunt?" "Do wild cats like catnip?" and "Do cats dream?" 120 color photographs.

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ISBN
978-1-58834-126-6
Publisher
Smithsonian Institution Press


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Reviewed on October 1, 2004

Seidensticker and Lumpkin, editors of Great Cats and Cats and Wild Cats , have compiled a fascinating, authoritative mix of information about felines, both wild and domestic. They cover cat biology, evolution, ecology, social life, diversity, and relationships with humans in an easy...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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