Perhaps the most popular pet on Earth, the family cat is a beloved member of countless households. Millions of others abandoned or strayed are flourishing independently outdoors, where they may pose serious threats to birds and other small animals. But as familiar as the house cat is, not many people know it has 38 truly wild relatives, distinct species that include not only the iconic "king of the jungle," the lion, and the world's largest cat, the tiger, but also obscure felids like the flat-headed cat, fishing cat, and oncilla. Wild cats mostly live in exotic places most of us will never visit, but several species survive, often covertly, within or around villages and cities in many parts of the world.
This animal book of Wild cats has in-depth information about all 37 species of wild cats. Discover details about each one's appearance, habitat, social structure, hunting habits, and how they raise their young.
In this book, kids will discovers:
Cats by continent―Unlike other animal facts books for kids, this one has illustrated maps showing which wild cats live on each continent around the globe.
Endangered cats―Find out ways you can do your part to help endangered wild cats like tigers and snow leopards.
Helpful definitions―Discover an easy-to-understand glossary for some of the more advanced words in this exciting choice among animal facts books for kids.
Bring the excitement of wild cats into your own home (safely!) with facts and pictures you won't find in other animal facts books for kids!
