From small pets to large predators, discover how cats use their whiskers, senses, paws, claws, and more.
This essential guide explores common cat characteristics and features iconic members of the cat family – find out why male lions have manes and how stripes on a tiger’s coat help it hunt. Read fascinating myths and legends of cats through history, view cat artifacts from ancient civilizations around the world, and learn how to identify domestic cat breeds as well as how to care for your pet.
Eyewitness Cat introduces a much-loved pet alongside its wild family members in the animal kingdom. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations, discover cat behavior, characteristics, big cats, domestic cat breeds, and much more along with amazing facts, infographics, and statistics to see cats as never before.
Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature – fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.
ISBN-13: 9780744050721
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: DK
Publication Date: 05-10-2022
Pages: 72
Product Dimensions: 8.56(w) x 11.06(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years
Series: DK Eyewitness
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Table of Contents
What is a cat? 6
The first cats 8
Cat clans 10
The bare bones 12
Inside out 14
Supersenses 16
Magnificent movers 18
Cleaning up 20
Hunting 22
The young ones 24
Cat traits 26
In a pride 28
The tiger 30
Tree climber 32
Water cat 34
High society 36
Plains cats 38
Forest felines 40
Speed king 42
Cats' kin 44
The taming of the cat 46
Myths and legends 48
Aristocats 50
Shorthairs 52
Longhairs 56
Curious cats 58
Street life 60
Caring for cats 62
Did you know? 64
Identifying breeds 66
Find out more 68
Glossary 70
Index 72
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