Bibliograph

The cat's meow, how cats evolved from the Savanna to your sofa, Jonathan B. Losos ; illustrations by David J. Tuss

Type

Label

The cat's meow, how cats evolved from the Savanna to your sofa, Jonathan B. Losos ; illustrations by David J. Tuss

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The cat's meow

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1340646356

Responsibility statement

Jonathan B. Losos ; illustrations by David J. Tuss

Sub title

how cats evolved from the Savanna to your sofa

Summary

The domestic 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 and present, using all the tools of modern technology, from GPS tracking and genomics to forensic archaeology. In addition to solving the mysteries of your cat's past, it gives us a cat's-eye view of today's habitats, including meeting wild cousins around the world whose habits your sweet house cat sometimes eerily parallels

Table Of Contents

The paradox of the modern cat -- The cat's meow -- Survival of the friendliest -- Strength in numbers -- Cats past and present -- Origin of species -- Digging cats -- Curse of the mummy -- Calico tigers and piebald pumas -- A shaggy cat story -- Not your father's cat -- Incessant jibber-jabber -- Breeds old and new -- Spotted housecats and the call of the wild -- Catancestry.com -- Pussy cat, pussy cat, where have you been? -- Lights, kittycams, inaction! -- The secret life of unowned cats -- Good stewardship, or keeping your race car in the garage? -- The future of cats

Target audience

adult

Classification