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Welcome


                                                                                                          Whether it’s a tiger
                                                                                                          prowling through the
                                                                                                          jungle or a tabby curled
                                                                                                          up on your sofa, we all
                                                                                                          love cats!
                                                                                                           In this issue of World
                                                                                                          of Animals, we take a
                                                                                                          look at the incredible
                                                                                                          diversity of our favourite
                                                                                            felines and how the domestic cat evolved
                                                                                            from its wild ancestors. If you are a cat
                                                                                            owner, turn to page 12 to learn all about
                                                                                            your pet’s family and how its behaviour is
                                                                                            similar to that of a lion.
                                                                                             We all love watching YouTube videos of
                                                                                            mischievous cats, but they are not the only
                                                                                            animals outsmarting humans with their
                                                                                            wily ways. On page 34, uncover the crafty
                                                                                            creatures that trick their way into getting
                                                                                            what they want, from the cunning fox to
                                                                                            the thieving raccoon.
                                                                                             Also in this issue, discover what life is like
                                                                                            for the zebra on the plains of Africa, meet
                                                                                            the dhole – the Asian dog that whistles

                                                                                            instead of barking – and find out how high
                                                                                            the grasshopper can really jump.
                                                                                             We journey as far as Antarctica to explore
                                                                                            penguin habitat and head to the Sichuan
                                                                                            forest in China, home of the giant panda, to
                                                                                            discover a world of new facts!
                                                                                             Let us know what you think on Facebook
                                                                                            or Twitter, or send a photo of you and your
                                                                                            cat for the chance to win a free copy of the
                                                                                            next issue!






                                                                                            Zara Gaspar
                                                                                            Editor
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