Done in question-and-answer format, this book includes every species of cat, from the domesticated ones we love to hug, to such predators as cheetahs, lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, lynx, ocelots, panthers, and pumas. Subjects dealt with include physical features and senses, diet and predation, social behavior, evolution, decline and recovery, diversity, distribution and abundance, and the cats' roles in various cultures. Did you know that a male and female lion mate repeatedly, as often... more »
Done in question-and-answer format, this book includes every species of cat, from the domesticated ones we love to hug, to such predators as cheetahs, lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, lynx, ocelots, panthers, and pumas. Subjects dealt with include physical features and senses, diet and predation, social behavior, evolution, decline and recovery, diversity, distribution and abundance, and the cats' roles in various cultures. Did you know that a male and female lion mate repeatedly, as often as every 20 minutes for several days? Or that lions may sleep or rest up to 19 hours a day? The text is augmented by 120 color photographs by Art Wolfe, a world-renowned photographer, and a list of scientific and common names and a glossary.
