Contents Lions Tigers and Cats 4 European Burmese Cats 6 Qualities 8 Coat and Color 10 Size 12 Care 14 Feeding 16 Kittens 18 Buying a Kitten 20 Glossary 22 Websites 23 Index 24
Lions Tigers and Cats Lions stalk the African plains Tigers crouch in the jungle shadows ready to pounce House cats catch mice in their basements Though very different all of these cats are members of the same family The family Felidae includes 37 different cat species One of these is the domestic cat About 3,500 years ago humans began to domesticate wildcats These cats worked as hunters They kept mice and pests away from crops and stored food Today cats have become pets They are admired for their independence grace and sweetness One beloved pet is the European Burmese cat 4
