num_pages: 288
description: Thomas McNamee blends scientific reportage with engaging illustrative anecdotes about his own beloved cat Augusta to explore and illuminate the secrets and enigmas of her kind.As it begins The Inner Life of Cats follows the development of the young Augusta while simultaneously explaining the basics of a kitten's physiological and psychological development. As the narrative progresses McNamee also charts cats' evolution explores a feral cat colony in Rome tells the story of Augusta's life and adventures and consults with behavioral experts animal activists and researchers who will help readers more fully understand cats. McNamee shows that with deeper knowledge of cats' developmental phases and individual idiosyncrasies we can do a better job of guiding cats' maturation and improving the quality of their lives.
language: English
title: The Inner Life of Cats: The Science and Secrets of Our Mysterious Feline Companions
publisher: Hachette Books