The Wonderful World of Cats - HD Nature Wildlife Documentary

The Wonderful World of Cats - HD Nature Wildlife Documentary

Incredible documentary examining the popularity of domesticated cats and their big cat counterparts in the wild - lions, tigers, cheetahs. How one of nature's most efficient killers became one of human's most beloved companions.

[thz]

I saw a black kitten wandering on the side of the road and pulled over and walked over to it. I picked it up and drove off with it and for the twelve years I had a true friend that I named Ignatz. Cats are indeed wonderful critters.

[jeffreycole]

What do cats do for us?? One cat I had named Blizzard (an all white cat), one night became very annoying about 2 AM jumping on the bed and meowing a lot. When my wife or I tried to set it down and stop being annoying, he.would jump off the bed on his own and go to the bedroom door. After a few times, all in less than 30 seconds, I decided to see why he was being annoying because it was unusual. When I got near the door, Blizzard ran to my sons bedroom door, and I followed.. My son was having an asthma attack and Blizzard warned us of it. With a few puffs of his inhaler, my son could breath normal again. All turned out well! Another time while not acting normal, I followed Blizzard to find a pipe leaking and I was able to shut off the water before any water damage happened, and another time Blizzard warned us that a rubber hose on the clothes washer was leaking. I had a bad heart attack in 2006, and a few months later, I found an orphan cat on my porch. I brought her in out of the cold. I named her Chita. She would sleep with me. Sometimes I forgot to breath and Chita would pat me on the lips or cheek to get my attention to breath again.

A friend had a cat named Niko that was overprotective of her. When she was leaving the condo, a stray dog, a medium size dog about 40 pounds, ran at her while she was in the doorway. Her cat Niko bolted out of the condo, which he never did, and confronted the dog. With 100 pounds of attitude in the 10 pound cat, Niko chased away the stray and then went right back into the condo. There are four examples of how cats will protect their owners.

[elwingy]

I am 35 and I was raised all my life near dogs. My family always had 1 or more of them. We never had a cat. I actually was a victim of all the "hate" that goes around for cats, usually from people who have almost no experience living with them.

For the past year and for the first time in my life I adopted a stray kitten. I was reluctant, but after 1 year with it I can definitely say this:

I am never going back to owning a dog.

Its not that I dont like dogs anymore, but that I have way, waaaay more RESPECT towards cats, rather than dogs. Cats are a magnificent creature that even though it has been around humans for thousands of years, its instincts, its independence and its dignity remain intact.

They are -in my eyes- one of the most amazing creatures this planet has, everyday you'll see something different, they dont take orders like dogs, because they are a much more proud species. Its like having a miniature Big Cat in your everyday life!

[lunak]

I love the host! She has so much respect for cats. I wish we as a species could all treat animals with that same respect.

[ReynaDianaMusic]

“A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not.” – Ernest Hemingway

[FreyaGem]

For some reason Joanna Lumley is just the perfect narrator for a cat documentary! And that jaguar footage....just wow.

[kahlschlag]

I am a male. A cat once climbed through my window and has made my room its home ever since. It comes every day here and sometimes spends the whole day here. It definitely chose me. I didn't chose it. I have learnt heaps from that cat. Most of all that the thing that separates us most from animals in general is our mind and the illusion that it spins on us of being separate. I am convinced cats have a sophisticated conciousness and they vary greatly in character and traits among each other. But probably the greatest observation I made was that cats don't suffer the illusions of past and future that rob us of the now. 

[takoyucky]

I've always never really liked cats my whole life. Everything changed when I agreed to catsit my friend's cat for a weekend. She was so loving and friendly. I ended up getting my own cat a few months later (a ragdoll) and I've been a huge cat lover since.

[davidsimpson]

With a cat, you have an EQUAL relationship.If a cat has no respect you, then it'll treat you with contempt by ignoring you.They have a really wonderful approach to life and people, "I'll be your friend but don't piss on my head" lol.I don't trust people who dislike cats, I class them as either stupid or untrustworthy and shallow.

[JayBeeEff]

"What's Egyptian for 'Cat' ?"
"Meow"
xDD

[technomewmew]

I love cats. They are so soft. And the pur, nothing better than snuggling with a soft, purring cat.

I had a cat for 14 years before he passed of cancer. I said I'd never get another because I was so hurt, but 2 years later, I now have another. I didn't realize til she came to live with us how much I missed feline company. How much happier I am to come home and pet her soft head and hear her meow. I just want to spoil her!

[alexandrahill]

When I watch something on youtube, it's usually as background or I watch bits of things. I sat here with my little cat Doo curled up beside me from beginning to end completly fascinated. Joanna Lumley is a wonderful host with a loving and rational voice and view. She took me on a journey into one of my favorite subjects. I could listen to her for hours.

[Nyctophora]

I admire this woman for not being afraid to show when she thinks something isn't right, and speaking out while remaining gracious. Thank you for sharing this. And cute cats! :)

[potatosfortots]

I love how she goes from admiring the animals in the beginning, to losing faith in humanity by the end. Its great

[lynneperkins]

The dulcet tones of Joanna Lumley??? And an hour and a half of CATS? Together? Really? You PROMISE???/!!!

[haileyc]

my cat just passed away and watching this made me cry. but I was happy to see all the other cats having a good time and loving life...
R.I.P
PussPuss
 Was, and always will be the best cat in the world.

[californiapoppyseed]

Who the frick dislikes this documentary? It's great. The woman obviously cares for the cats, and her narrations are awesome.

[aaronanglea]

as every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat

[nardo]

I can't believe the colors that survived in the Egyptian tomb at 12:00! They're so vibrant and beautiful, so lifelike the water scene. I don't think I've ever seen such well preserved Egyptian frescos. I was not expecting that in a cat documentary!

[glitteringmultitude]

Cats should rule the world.  Cats for Prime Ministers, cats for CEOs.  We'd all have naps after we eat.  We wouldn't talk so freaking much because cats prefer quiet.  Well, the benefits are endless to a cat-run world.