THE WILD CAT BOOK: EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT CATS
Book ID/图书代码： 13560014B74244
English Summary/英文概要： 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 The Wild Cat Book cat experts Fiona and Mel Sunquist introduce us to the full panoply of the purring, roaring feline tribe.
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—The Wild Cat Book 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. The Wild Cat Book also highlights the grave threats faced by the world’s wild cats—from habitat destruction to human persecution.
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, The Wild Cat Book is 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.
Chinese Summary/中文概要： 从古埃及的猫神巴斯苔特，到先知穆罕默德的爱猫穆艾扎，现代对在线猫视频的痴迷，长久以来，猫科动物在人类家中和文化中占有着荣耀的地位。但是家养猫只是猫科动物的一类，本书里，猫类专家菲奥娜和梅尔•桑科斯特给我们介绍了温柔的、咆哮的猫类全族。
书中从头到尾穿插着特例•惠科特拍摄的美丽的彩照和生物学家在野外得到的独特图片，其中有一些尤其珍惜物种的高质照片，这些不仅仅是以美丽的猫去挑逗，也是作为一本珍贵的容易接受的参考书，以了解猫的行为和对其保护。对37种猫科动物进行全面入门了解，包括彩色分布地图和来自世界自然保护联盟最新的保护和管理状态，书侧信息栏解释了为什么雄性狮子有鬃毛（为什么暗色鬃毛更有吸引力），猫是怎么用胡须去感知的，我对白色狮子和老虎痴迷的背后真相，为什么猫不吃素。本书也强调了全球野生猫科动物面对的严重威胁——栖息地破坏和人类的捕杀。
从树栖虎猫卓越的特技——由于具备灵活的关节，它可用单只爪子紧贴住树干——到现代非洲狮数量的减少，本书是对各种体型和颜色猫科的介绍和赞歌。与科学相结合，行为观察和绝佳的摄影，全世界的猫粉都会喜欢这本书的。(LNL)
Awards/获奖情况：国内千家万户的猫都是一个家族成员。从巨型的老虎到小型沙猫，在多大程度上它们能够反应了野生祖先和物种的体型？读读这本书就会知道了。它是各种猫科动物最权威的信息来源。（乔治•夏勒，豹类和野生动物保护会作家，《盖伦迪亚狮：捕食关系研究》的作者）
“Domestic cats are family members in millions of homes. To what extent do they still reflect their wild ancestors, species that range in size from the majestic tiger to the diminutive sand cat? Read The Wild Cat Book and find out. It is the most authoritative source on every kind of cat.”
(George B. Schaller, Panthera and the Wildlife Conservation Society author of "The Serengeti Lion: A Study of Predator-Prey Relations")
About the Author/作者介绍： 菲奥娜•桑克斯特是位科普作家。她的工作出现在印刷品上，交互多媒体上和网络上；她已经出版了五本书，写了大量的通俗论文。梅尔•桑克斯特，佛罗里达州立大学野生动物生态保护系退休教授。塔门共同写了《佛罗里达：野生动物生态游指南》、《老虎摩恩》、《世界猫科大全》，后两本由芝加哥大学出版社出版。她们住在佛罗里达。特例•惠科特是为英国籍摄影师，擅长于拍摄野生动物和环境保护主题。他居住在肯特。
Fiona Sunquist is a science writer. Her work appears in print, interactive multimedia, and on websites; she is the author of five books and numerous popular articles. Mel Sunquist is professor emeritus in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida, Gainesville. Together they are the authors of Florida: The Ecotravellers’ Wildlife Guide, Tiger Moon: Tracking the Great Cats in Nepal, and Wild Cats of the World, the latter two published by the University of Chicago Press. They live in Florida. Terry Whittaker is a UK-based photographer specializing in wildlife conservation and the environment. He lives in Kent.
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