The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took

The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World

â€œBy turns funny and disturbing, The Lion in the Living Room is full of surprises. Like all the best nonfiction, it will make you think twice about the world around you.â€ â€”Elizabeth Kolbert, bestselling author of The Sixth Extinction

â€œDig deep into the history, biology, and science of house cats in this charming, highly informative read that explains how cats came to rule.â€ â€”B&N Reads

â€œEminently readable and gently funny, Tuckerâ€™s blend of pop science and social commentary will appeal to cat lovers as well as a broad general audience with an interest in natural history.â€ â€”Library Journal (starred review)

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 whoâ€™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 worldâ€™s biggest feline celebrities.

Witty, intelligent, and always curious, Tucker shows how these tiny creatures have used their relationship with humans to become one of the most powerful animals on the planet. The appropriate reaction to a cuddly kitten, it seems, might not be aww but awe.
Country USA
Brand Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer Simon & Schuster
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber YES25208726
ReleaseDate 2016-10-18
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781476738239

Country	USA
Brand	Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer	Simon & Schuster
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	YES25208726
ReleaseDate	2016-10-18
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781476738239

The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World

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