When Cats Get Angry

When Cats Get Angry — page 1 — body language Communication using the body’s movements instead of words domesticated An animal that becomes tame kept in a home or on a farm feline dwarfism A condition in cats that results in short legs imitation Something that copies something else neurotransmitters Materials that transport nerve impulses predator An animal that hunts or preys on other animals prey An animal tracked and killed for food by another animal pupil The dark circle in the center of the eye subtle Not obvious territory An area defended by an animal 2 WORDS TO KNOW

When Cats Get Angry — page 2 — CONTENTS Words to Know 2 Chapter One Grumpy Cat 4 Chapter Two Purring and Other Cat Mysteries in History 7 Chapter Three Clues to an Angry Cat 10 Chapter Four The Brains of Cats 14 Chapter Five On the Hunt 18 Chapter Six Hissy Fits 21 Chapter Seven Mood Clues 25 Chapter Eight When Cats Feel Love 28 Learn More 31 Index 32

When Cats Get Angry — page 3 — CHAPTER ONE GRUMPY CAT You could probably recognize this cat anywhere Grumpy Cat has a naturally downturned mouth that makes her look angry all the time It is this expression that has brought her fame People use Grumpy Cat’s face all over the Internet to show when they are feeling cranky She has been on television shows like Good Morning America She has two books published under Finicky Feline Morris Morris the Cat is an orange striped celebrity cat He began appearing in 9 Lives cat food commercials in 1969 Morris starred in more than fifty television commercials and the movie Shamus with actor Burt Reynolds 4 CHAPTER ONE

When Cats Get Angry — page 4 — her name She has a movie Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever She even has her own line of clothing so you can buy Grumpy Cat socks if you like Millions of Grumpy Cat fans follow her on Facebook and Instagram Grumpy Cat’s frowns have made her famous for being unhappy Our feline friends are often thought of as angry 5

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