The Domestic Cat : The Biology of its Behaviour
Editorial Reviews
Review
From the reviews of the previous edition: 'The Domestic Cat is sure to become a classic in the study of behaviour in domestic animals.' Juliet Clutton-Brock, Nature
'Cat society is wonderfully reported here ... a fine example of behaviour study.' Scientific American
'... this book is an excellent resource in which to seek information, find references, build a background for any new studies involving cats ... this edition provides one of the best sources available for comparison of behaviors across the field group.' Penny Bernstein, Anthrozoös
Book Description
Humans have lived with cats for thousands of years, and there are now more cats kept in Western households than any other animal. Cherished as companions and valued as rodent catchers, their enigmatic behavior has intrigued and bewildered us for generations. While accepting the comforts of human homes, cats do seem to "walk by themselves." Although loved for their independence and self-reliance, myths and fables surround them, leaving them open to persecution and misunderstanding. Covering all types of cats from pampered pets to feral hunters, this completely revised new edition of The Domestic Cat shows how cats live and behave in a variety of circumstances and surroundings. With new chapters on welfare issues, and cat-cat communication, this volume penetrates the enigma that is Felis catus, sorting fact from fiction, and helping both the general reader and the specialist in animal behavior or veterinary science to understand cats as they really are.
The Domestic Cat: The Biology of its Behaviour,Dennis C. Turner,Patrick Bateson,Cambridge University Press,0521636485,Animal Behavior (Ethology),Behavior,Cats,Cats - General,Cognitive Psychology,General,Mammals,Pets,Psychology,Social aspects,Animal behaviour,Cats--Behavior,Science / Zoology
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