Illustrated Catwatching

by Desmond Morris

Book Overview

This book, the first in the popular Watching series, explains everything from why cats purr to why we say it's raining cats and dogs. 26 black-and-white photographs. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517120658
• ISBN13: 9780517120651
• Release Date: October 1994
• Publisher: Gramercy Books
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.1" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

Great little collection of interesting facts....

I'm a fan of Desmond Morris and this book represents some of his lighter work. However, it is full of interesting facts that any cat owner would find interesting. It is consists of 2-3 page sections organized by subject. It addresses questions like, why cats purr, what effect catnip has on them, how cats find their way home, etc. Desmond Morris is a zoologist and he has a deep knowledge of many subject areas. This is a simple read, but it is quite interesting and a nice gift book for cat owners.

Very Informative!

This is an absolute must for cat lovers. Desmond Morris answers some of the most common questions about cats (example: Why do cats purr?) and sheds light on these amazing animals. I am the ultimate cat lover and this book was an enjoyable read.

Makes OneWonder Who is More Intelligent - You or Your Cat

Having raised, owned and studied not only human behaviour but cat behaviour for over thirty years, I have found this to be one of the most beautiful and informative books available on the exquisite and highly intellectual behaviour of cats. It is simply written in a manner that answers a vast array of questions on why cats do exactly what they do. Remember, these incredible creatures are trying to figure out what you are all about, too! The coloured photographs are exceptional and ones you will be sure to treasure for years to come. What does a cat signal with its eyes? How many "tail-signals" does this wonderful feline actually have? Why does a cat drink dirty water? Can cats predict earthquakes? Why does your cat roll over when it sees you and why does it sometimes sulk? These and approximately seventy-six other questions are explained in this delightful hard-covered book. If you are a cat lover, "Catwatching" is a definite must for your library and it makes a great conversation piece on your coffee table.

Desmond Morris does it again

Dr. Morris could make a book called "Paintwatching" facinating. We're so caught up in our own little worlds, we don't think about what alternate realities are being lived out alongside us in animals. Dr. Morris takes our Human(ized) concept of the cat in our society and not only tells us the probable reasons as to why we might think of them in such a way, but how they came to be in their own realm of Nature. His insight and research is immaculate, and he _presents_ the book in the most articulate, witty, objective and above all facinating manner I've ever experienced.

very informative

I have never learned so much about cats than I did from this book. One of my all time favorites! :)