Great Cats (U) - SKU 165494

This visually compelling yet highly informative book explores the behavior of one of the Earth's most majestic creatures--the wild cat. GREAT CATS presents a global look at all 37 species of wild cat, including tigers, leopards, jaguars, snow leopards, pumas, cheetahs, & bobcats. Stunning, full-color photographs by the world's best nature photographers, magnificent illustrations, & easy-to-read text outline their biology, breeding habits, main threats, & the conservation measures underway to protect them. This book answers that all-important question: Is there a place left in the world for wild cats? Nearly 40 experts from throughout the world worked with the consulting editors & a team of editors & writers to bring together their collective knowledge about cats in this book. These experts, who have studied cats firsthand in the wild, share their observations of how cats live, breed, socialize, & interact with their environment as well as their wonder at the role these animals play in nature. This important book represents the state of our current knowledge of these fascinating creatures.