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1) Cat watching
Author
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Pub. Date
1987, c1986
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
vi, 136 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Language
English
Description
"We often assume that cats can't be trained, and don't need to be. But in The Trainable Cat, bestselling anthrozoologist John Bradshaw and cat expert Sarah Ellis show that not only can cats be trained, but they absolutely must be in order to maximize their happiness and enrich the bond between pet and owner. Twenty-first century urban life can be taxing for cats who historically have been wild and solitary hunters. Once we understand our beloved pet's...
Author
Publisher
Hanover Square Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
265 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Cat sounds have a purpose, and they can carry important messages, whether for us or other cats. Cats do not meow randomly, nor do they growl or hiss because they have nothing better to do. In The Secret Language of Cats, Schötz offers a crash course in the phonetic study of cat sounds. She introduces us to the full range of feline vocalizations and explains what they can mean in different situations, and she gives practical tips to help us understand...
Author
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
390 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"The past, present, and future of the world's most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover The domestic cat-your cat-has, from its evolutionary origins in Africa, been transformed in comparatively little time into one of the most successful and diverse species on the planet. Jonathan Losos, writing as both a scientist and a cat lover, explores how researchers today are unraveling the secrets of the cat, past...
Author
Publisher
Dutton, Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
262 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Descended from shy, solitary North African wild cats, domestic cats set up homes with devoted owners all over the world by learning how to talk to us. This book translates-in case you missed anything. A renowned cat behavior scientist of over thirty years, Dr. Sarah Brown has been at the forefront of research in the field, discovering how cats use tail signals to interact with each other and their owners. Now, she reveals the previously unexplored...
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