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Author: Brown, Dr Sarah

Animal behaviour

Published on 19 October 2023 by Penguin Books Ltd (Michael Joseph Ltd) in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 304 pages
223 x 143 x 28 | 404g

EVER WONDERED WHAT ALL THE MEOWS MEAN? THIS BOOK WILL TRANSLATE THEM AND ENSURE YOU NEVER MISUNDERSTAND A MEOW AGAIN . . .

‘A must-have for an animal rescuer or guardian who wants to increase their feline fluency!’ Hannah Shaw, bestselling author of Tiny But Mighty’Every house cat wishes their owner would read this book!’ Dr. Mike Delgado, PHD, coauthor of Total Cat Mojo—Today, domestic cats live harmoniously with devoted owners all over the world. But how did the wildcats of old creep into our homes and our hearts, convincing us to keep them warm, fed, and pampered?They learned to talk to us.

Renowned cat behaviour scientist Dr. Sarah Brown 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:· Vocalisation· Tail signals· Scents· Rubbing· Ear movementsThrough observing the behaviour 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.

With references to historical records, modern scientific studies of cat-human communication, and the inclusion of simple, elegant line drawings, The Hidden Language of Cats is perfect for any cat lover who wants to learn more about their beloved companion.

—-‘Easily comprehendible and captivating’ Kirkus Reviews