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Catwatching: The Essential Guide to Cat Behaviour (Paperback)

by Desmond Morris (Author)

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Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Ebury Press; New edition edition (7 Feb 2002)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0091883113
ISBN-13: 978-0091883119
Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 1.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 132,979 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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The personality of the cat is a fascinating mixture of affection, domesticity and active independence. You may think you know your cat as he purrs in your lap, but come across your pet in the street on a dark night and you might think that Bagpuss suffers from a dual personality. Every single feline pet carries an inheritance of amazing sensory capacities, vocal utterances, body language and territorial displays. By answering such questions as 'what does a cat signal with its ears? 'why does a cat rub up against your leg?' and 'why does a cat swing its head from side to side when staring at its prey?', Desmond Morris decodes the private world of the cat. Your cat is full of surprises and our finest zoologist is about to reveal their secrets in this beautifully repackaged edition of a much loved bestseller.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating insight into the psyche of the cat, 10 Sep 2000

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This review is from: Illustrated Catwatching (Paperback)

This is a beautiful book packed full of colour photographs.It answers questions that have intrigued many a cat lover. Such as why does a cat like being stroked? Why do cats sometimes reject their food? Why do cats eat grass? Having a few cats myself, I could identify with ever aspect of this book, and I now feel I understand them a little better. A must have for every cat lover.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, 17 Dec 2003

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I have read the text-only version of this book and it was great. We've always had cats in our family from when I was little to now and I love them. This books explains things I never realised and certainly helps me understand more of their behaviour. For instance, when a cat rolls over exposing his or her tummy - you reach out to give the cat a tummy rub and the cat gets annoyed and walks off in a huff! Well now I know why.

It's not massively in depth, but I think it's great for any cat owner who wants to interact better with their pet.

I have now ordered this illustrated version as a present for my mum.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The illustrations really make this book., 20 Jun 2006

By	MaryAnne "dubai-reader" (Dubai United Arab Emirates) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Illustrated Catwatching (Paperback)

Fascinating reading, though lacking as a complete guide to cats.
I loved the illustrations, it's a beautiful coffee table book.
There are interesting sections, such as 'why do cats drink dirty water?'- bcause they are very sensitive to the chemicals in the nice clean water we give them, and 'why does the female scream during the mating act?'- because the male has spines on his penis (ouch!).
There are also many sections that cat lovers will skim because it's familiar territory.
I had hoped for something on helping cats integrate new animals into the house and teaching cats to avoid the road, but all in all I really enjoyed it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A lovely book - highly recommended.
I'm very pleased with my purchase.

I like the way the book is laid out with all the questions. It's nice to just flick through. Read more

Published 4 months ago by B. Jarrett

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Insight into cat behaviour. Good buy!
This is a great little book. Just what I wanted, short,easy to understand and quite addictive. I have never owned a cat and I feel as I have learned a great deal about their... Read more

Published 5 months ago by Animal mad

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic cat book
I love this book for its photographs and fascinating explanations of cat behaviour. I have bought several copies for friends and family!

Published 15 months ago by A cat lover

5.0 out of 5 stars A great, light weight, introduction to the world of cats.
I found this to be a great introduction to the world of cats.

Whilst it doesn't go into fantastic detail it is nevertheless a revealing book into the behavior of... Read more

Published on 13 Dec 2005 by R. Britain

1.0 out of 5 stars A waste of time!
This book really isn't fit to call itself a serious study of cat behaviour! Whilst a few of the observations are true enough and even interesting, I think it would be dangerous... Read more

Published on 21 Jan 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative.
I found a remarkable description of the cats' behaviour! Although very short descriptions they were very thorough in plain english. Read more

Published on 4 Jul 2003 by marianthigongou

2.0 out of 5 stars Glossy pictures outweigh content
It's quite a thin book and though the subjects it tackles are interesting to cat owners the glossy pictures outweighed the text! Read more

Published on 20 Jan 2003 by missiemc

5.0 out of 5 stars best help to understand your cat
I never knew why my ginger tomcat was so different playing in the fields from the grown-up kitten he pretended to be at home. Read more

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