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The Domestication Of Cats
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Author : Charles River
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-09-21
The Domestication Of Cats written by Charles River and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-21 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Mankind's obsession with felines is an enigma in and of itself. Unlike dogs, famously known as man's most excitable, trustworthy, and loyal friend, cats are oftentimes indifferent, guarded, and yet finicky little furry creatures who only yearn for attention and affection when one is neck-deep in work or otherwise preoccupied. And still, people adore them all the same. In a recent poll that surveyed 600 American college students, 60% of the participants identified themselves as "dog lovers," whereas only 11% pledged their love for cats. The remaining 29% regarded themselves as fans of both critters or fans of neither. Be that as it may, there is said to be anywhere between a staggering 88=94 million pet cats in the United States alone, which eclipses the roughly 84-90 million pet dogs in the country. In the same breath, while more households around the world share a roof with a canine companion, as reflected in the results of this particular survey and most other similar polls, more cat owners have taken it upon themselves to look after more than one pet. This just goes to show that the passion that cat lovers have for their feline friends is evidently comparable with, if not arguably greater than that of dog lovers as a whole. The Domestication of Cats: The History of the Only Domesticated Felidae Species and Their Relationship with Humans examines the origins of this exceptional bond, including scientific and mythical theories, and explores how cats were domesticated. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about the domestication of cats like never before.
The Domestication Of Cats
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Author : Charles River
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-09-21
The Domestication Of Cats written by Charles River and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-21 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Mankind's obsession with felines is an enigma in and of itself. Unlike dogs, famously known as man's most excitable, trustworthy, and loyal friend, cats are oftentimes indifferent, guarded, and yet finicky little furry creatures who only yearn for attention and affection when one is neck-deep in work or otherwise preoccupied. And still, people adore them all the same. In a recent poll that surveyed 600 American college students, 60% of the participants identified themselves as "dog lovers," whereas only 11% pledged their love for cats. The remaining 29% regarded themselves as fans of both critters or fans of neither. Be that as it may, there is said to be anywhere between a staggering 88=94 million pet cats in the United States alone, which eclipses the roughly 84-90 million pet dogs in the country. In the same breath, while more households around the world share a roof with a canine companion, as reflected in the results of this particular survey and most other similar polls, more cat owners have taken it upon themselves to look after more than one pet. This just goes to show that the passion that cat lovers have for their feline friends is evidently comparable with, if not arguably greater than that of dog lovers as a whole. The Domestication of Cats: The History of the Only Domesticated Felidae Species and Their Relationship with Humans examines the origins of this exceptional bond, including scientific and mythical theories, and explores how cats were domesticated. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about the domestication of cats like never before.
The Domestic Cat
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Author : Dennis C. Turner
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2000-06-08
The Domestic Cat written by Dennis C. Turner and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-06-08 with Nature categories.
Unravels the mysteries of cat behaviour for the general reader and specialist alike.
Genetic Analysis Of Domestication Patterns In The Cat Felis Catus
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Author : Jennifer Dawn Kurushima
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Genetic Analysis Of Domestication Patterns In The Cat Felis Catus written by Jennifer Dawn Kurushima and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with categories.
Cats first became associated with humans during early agricultural development in the Neolithic Era. Later, they were used in Egyptian society as a symbol of femininity and beauty and became an important religious icon in the Late Dynastic Period. Genetic studies of potential wildcat progenitors suggest the Eastern Mediterranean as the origin of the domestic cat, most likely from the African wildcat (Felis silvestris libyca) by a process of natural selection. Artificial selection resulting in pedigreed lines of cats has only recently been implemented in the past 125 years. Here, a variety of molecular markers are used to trace human-mediated movements of domestic random bred cats throughout the world, and pinpoint a domestication site (Chapter 1), develop a method for assigning an unknown domestic cat to either a random bred population of origin, or a particular breed (Chapter 2), and assess the domestication status of mummified cat remains from the Late Period of ancient Egypt (624 - 323 B.C.) (Chapter 3).A combination of 38 informative microsatellites (STRs) and 148 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were used to assess 944 random bred street cats from 37 worldwide populations (Chapter 1). Eight worldwide lineages were detected representing Europe/America, Eastern Mediterranean Basin, Egypt, Iraq/Iran, Arabian Sea, India, Southern Asia, and Eastern Asia. Historical and recent migrations of humans also reflected corresponding migrations of domestic cats. The most diverse and perhaps the oldest populations were those found in the Fertile Crescent, in particular populations within Iraq, Lebanon, and Israel.The same molecular markers along with a selection of five phenotypic SNPs were then applied to fancy-breed cats in the United States (Chapter 2). Frequentist methods were found to be superior to the Bayesian methods in accurately reassigning known cats back to their breed of origin, with STRs outperforming SNPs. However, with the addition of a post-assignment screening process, five phenotypic SNPs were on par with that of the STRs in terms of sensitivity and specificity. In a final study, portions of the control region (CR) of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) were sequenced in the remains of three feline mummies from the Late Period of ancient Egyptian History. The three cats all produced varying mitotypes indicative of domesticated cats. Both the diversity and the lack of wildcat-like sequence suggest that the mummified remains of cats found in the tombs of Ancient Egypt were from domesticated cats.
The Domestication Of Dogs And Cats
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Author : Charles River
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-10-22
The Domestication Of Dogs And Cats written by Charles River and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-22 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading "Isn't it strange that, our being such an intelligent primate, we didn't domesticate chimpanzees as companions instead? Why did we choose wolves even though they are strong enough to maim or kill us?" - Wolfgang Schleidt As the oft-repeated and invariably accurate pearl of wisdom goes, a dog truly is man's best friend. For a long time, people have almost universally loved dogs, and it seems to have been that way for at least tens of thousands of years. When affection is abundantly and consistently expressed, this pure, unspoken, wholesome love is one that is very much requited, and then some. This bond can be demonstrated by the mere existence of pet keepers who unironically refer to themselves as "dog parents," not merely "dog owners." Of course, this camaraderie between man and dog did not materialize overnight. Quite the contrary, the relationship between people and dogs gradually evolved and steadily strengthened over several millennia, following a premise best summed up by the dog's metamorphosis from a predator to a lifelong companion. Apart from friendship and companionship, dogs may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and they have been trained to provide loyal and competent service in a variety of fields, ranging from seeing-eye dogs to vest-wearing police partners, among other lines of work. Mankind's obsession with felines is an enigma in and of itself. Unlike dogs, famously known as man's most excitable, trustworthy, and loyal friend, cats are oftentimes indifferent, guarded, and yet finicky little furry creatures who only yearn for attention and affection when one is neck-deep in work or otherwise preoccupied. And still, people adore them all the same. In a recent poll that surveyed 600 American college students, 60% of the participants identified themselves as "dog lovers," whereas only 11% pledged their love for cats. The remaining 29% regarded themselves as fans of both critters or fans of neither. Be that as it may, there is said to be anywhere between a staggering 88=94 million pet cats in the United States alone, which eclipses the roughly 84-90 million pet dogs in the country. In the same breath, while more households around the world share a roof with a canine companion, as reflected in the results of this particular survey and most other similar polls, more cat owners have taken it upon themselves to look after more than one pet. This just goes to show that the passion that cat lovers have for their feline friends is evidently comparable with, if not arguably greater than that of dog lovers as a whole. The Domestication of Dogs and Cats: The History and Legacy of People's Favorite Pets examines the origins of the species and how they formed bonds with humans. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about the domestication of dogs and cats like never before.
In The Light Of Evolution
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Author : National Academy of Sciences
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
In The Light Of Evolution written by National Academy of Sciences and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Science categories.
The Arthur M. Sackler Colloquia of the National Academy of Sciences address scientific topics of broad and current interest, cutting across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. Each year, four or five such colloquia are scheduled, typically two days in length and international in scope. Colloquia are organized by a member of the Academy, often with the assistance of an organizing committee, and feature presentations by leading scientists in the field and discussions with a hundred or more researchers with an interest in the topic. Colloquia presentations are recorded and posted on the National Academy of Sciences Sackler colloquia website and published on CD-ROM. These Colloquia are made possible by a generous gift from Mrs. Jill Sackler, in memory of her husband, Arthur M. Sackler.
Domestication Of Cats
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Author : Catherine De La Roche
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Domestication Of Cats written by Catherine De La Roche and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Cats categories.
The Lion In The Living Room
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Author : Abigail Tucker
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2016-10-18
The Lion In The Living Room written by Abigail Tucker and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-18 with Nature categories.
Cats are incredible creatures: they can eat practically anything and live almost anywhere. Tracing their rise from prehistory to the modern cat craze, Abigail Tucker presents an adventure through history, natural science, and pop culture. With keen reporting and lively wit, Tucker investigates the way house cats have used their relationship with humans to become one of the most powerful animals on the planet--
The Behaviour Of The Domestic Cat
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Author : John W. S. Bradshaw
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 2012
The Behaviour Of The Domestic Cat written by John W. S. Bradshaw and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with categories.
Describing feline behaviour from both a mechanistic and functional approach, this textbook provides an accessible overview of this fascinating subject. The book begins by addressing physiological, developmental and psychological aspects, with chapters on domestication, the development of the senses, learning, communication and feeding behaviour. The authors then build on this foundation to discuss social behaviour, hunting and predation, cat-human interactions and welfare. Fully updated throughout, this new edition also includes two new chapters on behavioural disorders due to pathologies and.
Cats
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Author : Roger Tabor
language : en
Publisher: Bbc Publications
Release Date : 1991
Cats written by Roger Tabor and has been published by Bbc Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Pets categories.
This tie-in with a BBC2 series in the autumn of 1991 tells the story of the domestic cat from its origins in Ancient Egypt to its fall from grace in medieval Europe and its rise again to become one of today's most popular pets. Roger Tabor visited the ancient tombs and temples of Egypt, exploring the early fertility cults of the cat goddess, Bastet, and made discoveries about the domestication of the cat.