The Age of Cats: From the Savannah to Your Sofa, the Secret Life and Evolutionary History of the Cat

Jonathan B. Losos, a leading evolutionary biologist and cat lover, delves into the world’s most beloved pet using modern technology. From GPS tracking to genomics and forensic archaeology, Losos unravels the cat’s secrets. He traces its domestication and offers a unique perspective on the cat’s role in today’s world. Along the way, he introduces wild cousins with behaviors eerily similar to house cats. Drawing from his research and multi-cat household, Losos explores how natural and artificial selection have shaped the contemporary cat. Despite its domesticated nature, the cat retains its feral instincts and reverts to its wild ways in new habitats. This book is a deep dive into the lives of our favorite puffballs.

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