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The lion in the living room, how house cats tamed us and took over the world, Abigail Tucker

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The lion in the living room, how house cats tamed us and took over the world, Abigail Tucker

Language

eng

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The lion in the living room

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

944380330

Responsibility statement

Abigail Tucker

Sub title

how house cats tamed us and took over the world

Summary

A lively adventure through history, natural science, and pop culture in search of how cats conquered the world, the Internet, and our hearts. House cats rule back alleys, deserted Antarctic islands, and our bedrooms. Clearly, they own the Internet, where a viral cat video can easily be viewed upwards of ten million times. But how did cats accomplish global domination? Unlike dogs, they offer humans no practical benefit. The truth is they are sadly incompetent rat-catchers and pose a threat to many ecosystems. Yet, we love them still. To better understand these furry strangers in our midst, Abby Tucker travels to meet the breeders, activists, and scientists who ve dedicated their lives to cats. She visits the labs where people sort through feline bones unearthed from the first human settlements, treks through the Floridian wilderness in search of house cats on the loose, and hangs out with Lil Bub, one of the world s biggest feline celebrities

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How house cats tamed us and took over the world

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