The Inner Life of Cats

Kate Wong

1. Are cats less domesticated than dogs? Are they becoming more domesticated over time?
2. Will cats, which require meat, eventually evolve to eat a broader array of foods as dogs do?
3. Why do cats purr?
4. Why do house cats have so many vocalizations compared with wildcats?
5. How can you get a cat to love you?
6. Why do cats sometimes suddenly bite or scratch the person who is petting them?
7. Why do cats sometimes suddenly decide to run around like crazy for no apparent reason?
8. Do coat colors and patterns correspond to certain personality traits in cats?
9. Why are cats so finicky about food and their litter boxes? Why are they so sensitive to any change in routine?
10. Will cats really consume their deceased owners in some situations?