Author(s): DK

Wild Animals | Domestic Animals and Pets

A picture-packed guide to wild cats across the world and how they became the perfect pet From small pets to large predators, discover how cats use their whiskers, senses, paws, claws, and more This essential guide explores common cat characteristics and features iconic members of the cat family - find out why male lions have manes and how stripes on a tiger's coat help it to hunt. Read fascinating myths and legends of cats through history, view cat artefacts from ancient civilizations around the world., and learn how to identify domestic cat breeds as well as how to care for your pet. Eyewitness Cat introduces a much-loved pet alongside its wild family members in the animal kingdom. Using striking full-colour photographs and illustrations, discover cat behaviour, characteristics, big cats, domestic cat breeds, and much more along with amazing facts, infographics, and statistics to see cats as never before. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.