The Encyclopedia of the CatAn internationally noted animal behavior expert and author of Know Your Cat and The Encyclopedia of the Dog delivers a photographic celebration of the cat, covering the evolution, cultural history and care of all cat breeds and color varieties. Over 1,300 color illustrations make this the definitive guide to the feline world. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 6 |
Big Cats Worldwide | 12 |
From Wildcat to Domestic Cat | 21 |
Cat Magic and Superstitions | 30 |
Working and Companion Cats | 52 |
The Skeleton | 56 |
Muscles and Movement | 64 |
The Reproductive System | 70 |
CHAPTER FOUR | 77 |
Hunting and Play | 84 |
Choosing a Cat | 216 |
Traveling and Training | 224 |
Caring for a Sick Cat | 230 |
Copyright | |