Did you know that there are 38 species of felines on Earth? From the little chubby house cat to the elusive jaguar, the National Museum of Natural History pays homage to the plurality of forms taken by our animal friends. If the cat is probably, along with the dog, one of the animals we know best, and this natural attraction between the human being and the purring animal would make us want to pass our hand through the soft coat of a tiger , most felines remain formidable predators. Between videos, games, interactive and fun devices, this exhibition addresses the different themes revolving around the mysterious animal, from a scientific, sociological and even mythological point of view. Bringing together several statues, masks and war equipment from the archaeological collections of the most prestigious French museums such as the Louvre or the Quai Branly, the viewer discovers the influence of the feline across cultures since ancient Egypt, while recalling its dangerousness thanks to osteological assemblies and taxidermy work of the highest quality. Beyond the educational nature of such an exhibition, the tour also invites the viewer to question the desire for felines to be domesticated by men, in particular by evoking its excesses such as trafficking and illegal trade. So, are you ready to discover new species? To meet the guigna, the fishing cat or the flat-headed cat?

Did you know?
Felines can emit nearly a hundred different sounds, compared to 10 for dogs. According to Professor Karen McComb, specialist in animal psychology, cats reproduce the cries of an infant when they are hungry in order to better seduce humans.

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