The domestic cat has, from its evolutionary origins in Africa, been transformed in comparatively little time into one of the most successful and diverse species on the planet. Jonathan Losos, writing as both a scientist and a cat lover, explores how researchers today are unraveling the secrets of the cat, past and present, using all the tools of modern technology.
Losos sometimes gets carried away with the arcane details of these experiments... but this is just a minor distraction in an otherwise engaging and wide-ranging narrative.
The author taught classes to Harvard undergraduates on the science of cats... and that pedagogical experience informs this book ... he steers clear of academic jargon and describes complex evolutionary changes in simple language ... A vivid, well-rounded treat for anyone interested in cats.
