Leopard

Leopard

by Morris, Desmond

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The sleek, spotted leopard may be the smallest of the big cats, but its ferocity and solitary style makes lions and tigers seem puny in comparison. Lacking the social mentality of other animals, the leopard is stealthy and selfish, ambushing its prey and carrying it high into a tree where it can dine alone. Humans call leopards the "perfect predator."" In Leopard, renowned zoologist Desmond Morris seeks to show all sides of the cat, delving into the fascinating history of these incredible anima…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Leopard.

Summary

The sleek, spotted leopard may be the smallest of the big cats, but its ferocity and solitary style makes lions and tigers seem puny in comparison. Lacking the social mentality of other animals, the leopard is stealthy and selfish, ambushing its prey and carrying it high into a tree where it can dine alone. Humans call leopards the "perfect predator."" In Leopard, renowned zoologist Desmond Morris seeks to show all sides of the cat, delving into the fascinating history of these incredible animals. Morris examines the leopard's athletic elegance, predatory skill, wary shyness, and cunning intel.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2014.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Reaktion books
  • Place of Publication:London
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2014.

The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (183 pages)

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781780233185, 1780233183, 9781780232799, 1780232799
  • oclc:ocn892244629
  • LC Classification:QL737 .C23 M67 2014
  • Dewey Decimal:599.74/428

Table of Contents

Cover; Leopard; Imprint Page; Contents; Introduction; 1. Ancient Leopards; 2. Tribal Leopards; 3. Leopard Cults; 4. Leopard Hunting; 5. Leopard Attacks; 6. Symbolic Leopards; 7. Decorative Leopards; 8. Leopards in Art; 9. Circus Leopards; 10. Tame Leopards; 11. Wild Leopards; 12. Leopard Conservation; Timeline; Appendix 1: Classification; Appendix 2: Other Leopards; Appendix 3: Filmography; References; Select Bibliography; Associations and Websites; Photo Acknowledgements; Index.

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Subjects

Animals and civilization Animaux et civilisation Folklore Human-animal relationships Leopard Léopard -- Aspect social Leopard -- Behavior Leopard -- Folklore Léopard -- Mœurs et comportement Leopard -- Social aspects Leopard attacks Leopard in art Leopard in literature NATURE -- Animals Relations homme-animal SCIENCE -- Life Sciences

Writers

Morris, Desmond

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