Smithsonian Q & A: Cats: The Ultimate Question and Answer Book

Smithsonian Q & A: Cats is a delightful and informative guide to the fascinating world of cats. Here are answers to hundreds of the questions Smithsonian scientists have been asked about cats: Why do they purr? When were cats domesticated? Do they dream? Smithsonian Q & A: Cats also explores the kinship between domestic cats and their wild relatives, from the magnificent tiger to the mysterious kodkod.

• Information on diet, behavior, anatomy, health, an…