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Books and Articles About Cats

Facts and Photos of Lions, Tigers, Leopards, Cheetahs and Other Cats

Ceylon Leopard - Panthera pardus kotiya.

Ceylon Leopard - Panthera pardus kotiya.

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Recommended Reading

If you're looking for a good resource on Cats, I recommend The Big Cats and their Fossil Relatives by Alan Turner with superb illustrations by Mauricio Anton.

If you would like to explore information about prehistoric cats, I recommend Bob Strauss' terrific article on Saber-Toothed Cats.

References

The following books and websites were used in the creation of this visual guide:

  • Fahey, B. and P. Myers. 2000 (Accessed online). Felidae. Animal Diversity Web.
  • Grzimek, B. 1990. Grzimek's Encyclopedia of Mammals, Volulme 3. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  • Toriello, K. 2002 (Accessed online). Uncia uncia. Animal Diversity Web.
  • Turner, A. and M. Anton. 1997. The Big Cats and Their Fossil Relatives. New York: Columbia University Press.

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