{"product_id":"the-wild-cat-book-9780226780269","title":"The Wild Cat Book","description":"From the ancient Egyptian cat goddess, Bastet, to the prophet Muhammad's favorite cat, Muezza, and our contemporary obsession with online cat videos, felines have long held a place of honor in their human counterparts' homes and cultures. But the domestic cat is just one of many feline species, and in \u003ci\u003eThe Wild Cat Book\u003c\/i\u003e cat experts Fiona and Mel Sunquist introduce us to the full panoply of the purring, roaring feline tribe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Illustrated throughout with Terry Whittaker's spectacular color photographs as well as unique photos from biologists in the field--some the highest quality images ever captured of exceptionally rare species--\u003ci\u003eThe Wild Cat Book\u003c\/i\u003e not only tantalizes with the beauty of cats, but also serves as a valuable and accessible reference on cat behavior and conservation. Comprehensive entries for each of the thirty-seven cat species include color distribution maps and up-to-date information related to the species' IUCN conservation and management statuses, while 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. \u003ci\u003eThe Wild Cat Book\u003c\/i\u003e also highlights the grave threats faced by the world's wild cats--from habitat destruction to human persecution. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From the extraordinary acrobatics of the arboreal margay--able to cling to a tree branch by a single paw thanks to its unusually flexible ankles--to modern declines in African lion populations, \u003ci\u003eThe Wild Cat Book \u003c\/i\u003eis an instructive and revealing ode to felines of every size and color. Combining science, behavioral observations, and stunning photography, this book will captivate cat fanciers the world over.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Chicago Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/02\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780226780269\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.46h x 8.33w x 0.94d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2015 pg. 1346\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Fiona Sunquist, Mel Sunquist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43623994851509,"sku":"9780226780269","price":41.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_d0d701e2-a8fc-4932-8baf-774e33bf675b.jpg?v=1707798095","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-wild-cat-book-9780226780269","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}