Cats range greatly in size and appearance yet they all have remarkably similar behaviour patterns. Worshipped by the ancient Egyptians yet reviled as demonic in medieval times cats have long fascinated people. This collection of superb photographs brings their story vividly to life.Starting with the evolution and anatomy of big and small wild and domestic the book describes their reproduction behaviour habitats and how they were first domesticated. See in close-up the lions and leopards of the savanna tigers and cheetahs forest ocelots the desert caracel and a black panther stalking its prey. Learn about domestic breeds from Persian longhairs to streetwise tabbies and discover some useful tips on how to look after them at home.Packed with fascinating facts Cat is a unique and compelling introduction to the lives of this family of graceful animals.

 

This book is part of a book series called Dk Eyewitness .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 1997 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .