The Cat : : A Natural and Cultural History /

The Cat : : A Natural and Cultural History / / Sarah Brown.

A comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to the behavior and qualities of the catOf all the domesticated species, cats have enjoyed the most complex relationship with people—one that still leads to arguments about whether you can truly call the cat asleep by your fire "tame." The C...

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Brown, Sarah,
Place / Publishing House:Princeton, NJ : : Princeton University Press, , [2020]
©2020
Year of Publication:2020
Language:English
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Physical Description:1 online resource (224 p.) :; 250 color illus.
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505 0 0 |t Frontmatter --   |t Contents --   |t Introducing the Cat --   |t CHAPTER 1. Evolution & Domestication --   |t CHAPTER 2. Anatomy & Physiology --   |t CHAPTER 3. Ecology, Social Organization & Behavior --   |t CHAPTER 4. Cats & People --   |t CHAPTER 5. The Modern-Day Cat --   |t CHAPTER 6. A Directory of Cat Breeds --   |t Appendices 
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520 |a A comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to the behavior and qualities of the catOf all the domesticated species, cats have enjoyed the most complex relationship with people—one that still leads to arguments about whether you can truly call the cat asleep by your fire "tame." The Cat is a comprehensive, richly illustrated exploration of the natural and cultural history of this much-loved pet. Chapters on Evolution & Development, Anatomy & Biology, Society & Behavior, and Cats & Humans take different angles on matters feline, offering rich information and insights about kitten development, the hierarchy of cats, how cats think, communication between cats and people, historic and extinct breeds, the challenges facing cats today and how we can help, and much, much more. The book also features a visually stunning photographic directory of more than forty popular breeds, with essential information about each. Filled with surprising facts, The Cat will enchant anyone with an interest in, or a love for, these animals.Provides a comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to the natural and cultural history of the catOffers an in-depth discussion of behavior, including social organization, communication, courtship, and learningCovers anatomy and physiology, including mobility, predation skills, and the genetics of coat colorsFeatures clear and accessible text plus infographics, diagrams, and some 250 stunning color photographsIncludes a beautiful photographic directory to more than forty breeds 
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653 |a cat cognition. 
653 |a cat digestion. 
653 |a cat domestication. 
653 |a cat guide. 
653 |a cat history. 
653 |a cat human relationship. 
653 |a cat introduction. 
653 |a cat life cycle. 
653 |a cat memory. 
653 |a cat origins. 
653 |a cat parenting. 
653 |a cat personality. 
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653 |a cat science. 
653 |a cat teeth. 
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653 |a cat tongue. 
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653 |a cats mate. 
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653 |a gifts for cat lovers. 
653 |a history of cats. 
653 |a how cats hear. 
653 |a how cats smell. 
653 |a new cat breeds. 
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