Descended from shy, solitary North African wild cats, domestic cats
set up homes with devoted owners all over the world by learning how to
talk to us. This book translates--in case you missed anything.
A renowned cat behavior scientist of over thirty years, Dr. Sarah Brown
has been at the forefront of research in the field, discovering how cats
use tail signals to interact with each other and their owners. Now, she
reveals the previously unexplored secrets of cat communication in a book
that is both scientifically grounded and utterly delightful.
Each chapter dives into a different form of communication, including
vocalizations, tail signals, scents, rubbing, and ear movements. The
iconic meow, for example, is rarely used between adult cats--cleverly
mimicking the cries of a human infant, the meow is a feline invention
for conversing with people. Through observing the behavior of two cat
colonies in rural England, readers will also have the opportunity to
glimpse into the lives of some of the cats behind Dr. Brown's science.
Can we understand what cats' meows and other signals mean? How do cats
actually perceive us? And how can we use this information to inform how
we talk back to our feline friends? Referencing historical records,
exploring modern scientific studies of cat-human communication, and
including simple, elegant line drawings, The Hidden Language of Cats
is perfect for any cat lover who wants to learn more about their
companion.
