By night, they're ruthless hunters who stalk their prey with a keen sense of sight and smell. By day, they're playful, loving companions for millions. Today, cats outnumber dogs as America's favorite pet. Worshiped in ancient Egypt and persecuted during medieval times, domestic cats over the centuries have been feared and adored. As comforting companions, cats provide therapy for the elderly and autistic. But as dramatic sequences show, the behavior of cats is never far removed from that of their cousins in the wild. If you've ever wondered why cats always land on all four feet or what makes them purr, watch this movie.

From pampered show cats to strays in Miami, NGC explores the human bond with felines and the killer that still lives in these beloved companions.

《透过镜头》是美国国家地理学会迄今为止内容最为广泛，影响范围最广的摄影作品集，不同于其以往推出的任何图书的是，美国国家地理学会亲自为本书冠以“最伟大摄影作品集”称号，从而使《透过镜头》成为其创办115年来最佳成就的体现。 该书按地理区域分为六部分：欧洲、亚洲、非洲与中东、南北美洲、海洋与岛屿、宇宙。