- 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: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 307,095 in Books (See Top 100 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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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
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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catwatching
A great book with most of the questions that you can think of to ask about cats. All answered in an easy to understand language. Read more
Published 4 months ago by shez
Useful 'Refresher' for Cat Owner
I have the small hardback, not the one with lavish photos. This is the condensed 'word'-version and arguably better for it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Renzo
Catwatching
This book is great for answering any questions you are bound to have about your cats behaviour, fascinating.
Published 20 months ago by S. Burns
All about cats
Desmond Morris, a real expert in the subject. I feel that he probably believes, as
I do that the cat, although not as good as man in the art? Read more
I do that the cat, although not as good as man in the art? Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Peter Durham
great fun to read and full of good info too
what a fab little book. ive had cats all my life and have spent endless hours cat watching but even i learnt some new things from this book and hopeing it improves my relationship... Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2010 by Jenimoo
Great Photos Great Content
I expected this book to be a collection of great photos with some accompanying text. It is however much more than that. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Julian & Lesley
Essential reading
I can't recall how often I have referred to this book when perplexed by my cat's behaviour over the years. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2009 by Grunpy O** Woman
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
I like the way the book is laid out with all the questions. It's nice to just flick through. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2009 by B. Jarrett
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 on 28 Jan 2009 by Animal mad
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 mans... Read more
Whilst it doesn't go into fantastic detail it is nevertheless a revealing book into the behavior of mans... Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2005 by R. Britain
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