National Geographic Video: Cats: Caressing the Tiger VHS ~ Joseph Campanella  (5)
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National Geographic's The Secret Life of Cats VHS ~ National Geographic  (5)
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Whether you love 'em or loathe 'em, you have to admit cats have become a force to be reckoned with. According to this playful, thorough two-hour boxed set, there are 10 million more cats than dogs kept as pets in the United States alone. Yet they have been domesticated for only about 4,000 years, compared with about 14,000 years for dogs. Perhaps because this alliance with humans is so relatively new, cats keep a bit of distance. And as this A&E documentary points out, that seeming aloofness is certainly part of the their appeal. There's great overview material here, including some fascinating segments on cats' physiology (a cat's ear, for instance, has more than a dozen muscles that can rotate the ear up to 180 degrees), grooming and purring habits, and love of play. The second volume discusses cats' behavior, especially in relating to humans. One touching segment focuses on an AIDS patient and how his vital signs improved when he retrieved a cat he had given away for fear he could no longer care for her. Another, hilarious segment shows how cats can indeed be trained (are you listening, oh ye skeptical dog owners?) to perform tricks, perform in TV commercials--even act in films, like the all-cat version of Romeo and Juliet by Italian director Armando Acosta. To fill things out, there's a lot of adorable footage of kittens chasing their tails and, our personal favorite, jumping straight into the air from all fours. --Anne Hurley
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To the ancient Egyptians, they were gods. To the pet industry, they are big business. To 56 million Americans, they're family. A&E's Incredible World of Cats tells their fascinating story, from the domestication of wild cats to the celebrity felines of today.Take a comprehensive journey through the films, music, TV shows and comics that have celebrated the playful and mysterious cat. Witness real-life feats of feline bravery and intelligence. Go behind-the-scenes of the multi-billion dollar pet industry. And meet the world's leading experts as they explain feline behavior, offer training tips and reveal what cats really need to be happy. It's the ultimate collectible for fans of America's favorite pet!
Whether you love 'em or loathe 'em, you have to admit cats have become a force to be reckoned with. According to this playful, thorough two-hour boxed set, there are 10 million more cats than dogs kept as pets in the United States alone. Yet they have been domesticated for only about 4,000 years, compared with about 14,000 years for dogs. Perhaps because this alliance with humans is so relatively new, cats keep a bit of distance. And as this A&E documentary points out, that seeming aloofness is certainly part of the their appeal. There's great overview material here, including some fascinating segments on cats' physiology (a cat's ear, for instance, has more than a dozen muscles that can rotate the ear up to 180 degrees), grooming and purring habits, and love of play. The second volume discusses cats' behavior, especially in relating to humans. One touching segment focuses on an AIDS patient and how his vital signs improved when he retrieved a cat he had given away for fear he could no longer care for her. Another, hilarious segment shows how cats can indeed be trained (are you listening, oh ye skeptical dog owners?) to perform tricks, perform in TV commercials--even act in films, like the all-cat version of Romeo and Juliet by Italian director Armando Acosta. To fill things out, there's a lot of adorable footage of kittens chasing their tails and, our personal favorite, jumping straight into the air from all fours. --Anne Hurley
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To the ancient Egyptians, they were gods. To the pet industry, they are big business. To 56 million Americans, they're family. A&E's Incredible World of Cats tells their fascinating story, from the domestication of wild cats to the celebrity felines of today.Take a comprehensive journey through the films, music, TV shows and comics that have celebrated the playful and mysterious cat. Witness real-life feats of feline bravery and intelligence. Go behind-the-scenes of the multi-billion dollar pet industry. And meet the world's leading experts as they explain feline behavior, offer training tips and reveal what cats really need to be happy. It's the ultimate collectible for fans of America's favorite pet!