Download or read book The Wild Cat Book written by Fiona Sunquist and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cat experts Fiona and Mel Sunquist present comprehensive entries for each of the thirty-seven cat species that include color distribution maps and up-to-date information related to the species' IUCN conservation and management statuses, while their informative sidebars reveal why male lions have manes (and why dark manes are sexiest), how cats see with their whiskers, the truth behind our obsession with white lions and tigers, and why cats can't be vegetarians. The Wild Cat Book also highlights the grave threats faced by the world's wild cats--from habitat destruction to human persecution.

Download or read book Wild Cats of the World written by Luke Hunter and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wild Cats of the World provides detailed accounts for all 38 species of wild cat accompanied by magnificent artwork and stunning photography. From the rabbit-sized Black-footed Cat of southern Africa to bear-killing Amur tigers of the Russian Far East, the 38 members of the Cat Family include some of the world's most fascinating and magnificent species on earth. Supremely adapted for the kill, all cats are obligate carnivores; they survive only by preying upon other animals, and they have become one of evolution's most successful predatory lineages of mammals. Wild Cats of the World explores the spectacular Cat Family in unprecedented depth. Drawing on thousands of scientific papers and direct observations in the field, each species is profiled at length, covering all aspects of felid behaviour and ecology. The book is profusely illustrated with colour plates, black-and-white sketches showing important aspects of cat life and accurate images of every species' skull. Over 400 spectacular photographs are included, many of them showing extremely rare and little-known cats published here for the first time. Each profile includes an up-to-date range map and explains the most current science on how cats are classified and related to each other, including some very recent, surprising discoveries. Despite their great evolutionary success, the challenges facing felids in the modern world are profound. Only one, the ubiquitous domestic cat, does not require dedicated conservation action to ensure survival for the next century. The book also explores the current conservation issues facing wild cats, the increasingly perilous status of many species and how they can be saved.

Download or read book Big Cats Are Not Pets written by Julie Marzolf and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All cats are incredibly cute when they're kittens and cubs. But when they grow up, wild cats are not so cuddly. Yet, some people keep big cats such as lions, tigers, and leopards as pets. They think they can tame them, but a wild animal is always wild, and many big cats owners are responsible for the deaths of people when their pets attack. This book describes the attributes of big cats that make them unsuitable pets. Readers discover the reasons why it's more humane to leave these exotic animals in their native habitats than to cage them.

Download or read book Guess the Cat written by Kari Noel and published by Gray Duck Creative Works LLC. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cat with a bad hair day, a cat without much hair, and eight other mystery furballs slowly come into view in this book. Young readers get a partial glimpse of each cat at first. Then they get a better look and learn an interesting revelation.

Download or read book Wild Cats of the World written by Mel Sunquist and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that European royalty once used cheetahs to hunt deer, or that caracals can capture birds by leaping six and a half feet straight up into the air from a standing start? Have you ever wondered whether domestic cats really do land on their feet when they fall, or how Canada lynx can stalk their prey in the winter without falling through the deep snow? Wild Cats of the World is a treasure trove of answers to questions like these, and many others, for anyone who's interested in learning more about the world's felids, including the ones with whom we share our homes. Mel and Fiona Sunquist have spent more than a decade gathering information about cats from every available source, many of them quite difficult to find, including scientific papers, descriptions of hunts, archeological findings, observations by naturalists and travelers, reports from government agencies, and newsletters from a wide variety of organizations. Weaving information from these sources together with their own experiences observing wild cats around the world, the Sunquists have created the most comprehensive reference on felids available. Each of their accounts of the 36 species of cat contains a description of the cat, including human interactions with it, as well as detailed data on its distribution, ecology and behavior, status in the wild, and efforts to conserve it. Numerous photographs, including more than 40 in full color, illustrate these accounts. Ranging from the two-pound black-footed cat to the five-hundred-pound tiger, and from the African serval with its satellite-dish ears to the web-footed fishing cat of Asia, Wild Cats of the World will fascinate and educate felid fans of any stripe (or spot).

Download or read book Big Cats of the World written by Kathryn Knight and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From lions to lynxes, learn more about some of the most beautiful and graceful animals to ever prowl the four corners of the earth.

Download or read book Everything Big Cats written by Elizabeth Carney and published by Collins. This book was released on 2018-07-26 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce students to different types of big cats, including tigers, lions, and leopards.

Download or read book National Geographic Kids Everything Big Cats written by Elizabeth Carney and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the worlds of the tiger, jaguar, leopard, and lion.

Download or read book National Geographic Kids Everything Big Cats written by Elizabeth Carney and published by National Geographic Kids. This book was released on 2011-04-12 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book It s All About Wild Cats written by Editors of Kingfisher and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Get your teeth into the world of wild cats!"--Cover.

Download or read book Everything Big Cats written by Elizabeth Carney and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Big Cats written by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff and published by . This book was released on 2019-02 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This children's animal book has everything you'll need to know about big cats, including lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, and cheetahs. Find out how big cats hunt, learn about cat myths and legends, discover where big cats live, and how they move. Packed with information, photographs, and colourful illustrations, DKfindout! Big Cats is the ultimate kids cat book.TheDKfindout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert this is not only a source of information you can trust, but one that is age-appropriate and supportive of schoolwork. Ranging from core topics, to more specialized subjects, the DKfindout!series will inspire and delight kids.

Download or read book Big Cats written by National Geographic Kids and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young readers will meet their favorite big cats, like tigers and lions, as well as smaller ferocious felines such as lynx and snow leopards. Children will learn about each creature in simple, age-appropriate language paired with colorful photos. Look and Learn introduces children to the subject on one page and then shows it in real-life context on the next.

Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Big Cats written by Steve Winter and published by National Geographic Kids. This book was released on 2022 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A LEOPARD LEAPS into a tree with prey twice its weight. A LION lets out a ROAR and lunges at a wildebeest across the golden plains. A JAGUAR silently STALKS a deer through the dense, dark jungle. Through famed National Geographic photographer Steve Winter's legendary, award-winning lens, readers will get up close and personal with the "big four"--lions, tigers, jaguars, and leopards--presented against their stunning natural landscapes, and go beyond to explore other show-stopping wild cats like snow leopards, cheetahs. Through information-packed profiles and loads of super-cool stats and wow-worthy fun facts, kids will become mini experts on their favorite feline predators. From the fastest cat on the plains to amazing feats and adaptations, from who's King of the pride to hide-and-seek champs, this will be the ultimate book for animal lovers of all ages!"--

Download or read book DK Findout Big Cats written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This children's animal book has everything you'll need to know about big cats, including lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, and cheetahs.Find out how big cats hunt, learn about cat myths and legends, discover where big cats live, and how they move. Packed with information, photographs, and colorful illustrations, DK findout! Big Cats is the ultimate kids' cat book.

Download or read book The Best Book of Big Cats written by Christiane Gunzi and published by Kingfisher. This book was released on 2006-09-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big cats are a perennial favorite of young nature lovers, and in this handy paperback colorful close-ups reveal the features of the big cat species, while full-page, lavish artwork captures the way in which they care for their young, the dangerous environments in which they live, and the work that people do to protect these amazing creatures.

Download or read book Big Cats written by Sharnika Blacker and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2012 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are big cats in the jungle, and there are big cats in the desert. Big cats can be scary!