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Catology : The Weird and Wonderful Science of Cats - Stefan Gates

Catology

The Weird and Wonderful Science of Cats

By: Stefan Gates

Hardcover | 2 December 2021

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Cat-ology explores the bizarre and very funny world of feline science. Packed with fascinating facts, quirky scientific revelations and weird stories about both our furry friends and ourselves, this is a must for animal-lovers, grown-ups and kids alike.

Vital questions answered in Cat-ology include:
  • Is my cat basically a small tiger?
  • ?Do cats always land on their feet?
  • Why are cats so scared of cucumbers?
  • Why don’t cats fart (but dogs do)?
  • What does my cat do at night?
  • Why do cats purr?
  • Is it OK to take your cat out on a lead?
  • Can cats feel guilt, joy or love?
Cat-ology is the perfect book for the cat lover in your life.

About the Author

Stefan Gates is an enthusiastic fartophile, food/science writer and TV presenter of 17 BBC series including Gastrolab, Food Factory and Gastronuts (including the unforgettable episode ‘What would happen if we didn’t fart?'). He is a leading science communicator, creating some of the UK's biggest live shows (including Fartology on stage) at high-profile science fairs including Big Bang Fair and Cheltenham, Cambridge and Birmingham Science Festivals, and at schools, festivals and food industry events. He has been Guest Director of Cheltenham Science Festival.

This is his eighth book.

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