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The Character of Cats: The Origins, Intelligence, Behavior, and Stratagems of Felis Silvestris Catus Paperback - 2003

by Stephen Budiansky

Simultaneously affectionate and suspicious, adaptive and intractable, dependent and aloof, cats are the least tamed and yet the most successful domestic species. Drawing upon new research into cat genetics, brain chemistry, evolution, social behavior, and interaction with humans and fellow felines, acclaimed author and scientist Stephen Budiansky explores the mysteries of these amazing creatures. Wide-ranging, lively, and engaging, The Character of Cats also covers the full spectrum of feline fact and lore, from history, superstition, and religious imagery to hunting patterns, sexual behavior, and preferred colors. This smart, wonderfully readable book finally gives cats their due.


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There are no search-and-rescue cats, guard cats, Seeing Eye cats, bomb-detecting cats, drug-sniffing cats, escaped-convict-tracking cats, sheep cats, sled cats, gun cats, obedience-trained cats, Frisbee-catching cats, or slipper-fetching cats.

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  • Title The Character of Cats: The Origins, Intelligence, Behavior, and Stratagems of Felis Silvestris Catus
  • Author Stephen Budiansky
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 1st Ed., 1st Pr
  • Pages 240
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Penguin Group, E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.
  • Date May 27, 2003
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780142002810 / 014200281X
  • Weight 0.39 lbs (0.18 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.82 x 5.1 x 0.48 in (19.86 x 12.95 x 1.22 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Cats, Cats - Behavior
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2001055763
  • Dewey Decimal Code 636.8
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