A special exhibition titled "Cats" - Meow! Cool Hunters - will be held at the Nature Hall of the Osaka Museum of Natural History from July 7th (Saturday) to September 13rd (Monday, national holiday), using the latest science to explore the charms of felines.

Felines are the "ultimate hunters" among mammals, with sharp canines and carnivorous teeth that can bite through meat. This exhibition features 41 wild feline species that live on Earth, from wild cats such as lions and Pallas's cats to familiar domestic cats. The exhibition will explain the origins of the feline family, which evolved as "super carnivores," as well as the physical characteristics and structure of their bodies that are packed with functions as excellent hunters, and their ecology in the wild, through exhibits that combine stuffed specimens, skeletal specimens, and videos.

Furthermore, the museum provides detailed information on the ecology of the Iriomote wildcat and Tsushima wildcat, which live in Japan, based on field research, including what they eat and how they live. There is also an experiential exhibition corner where you can touch the wildcat's fur and smell its markings.

The book also focuses on domestic cats, which are popular pets. You can have fun learning about everything from their similarities with wild cats to the latest research.

The exhibition, which features a lineup of wild cats from around the world divided into three regions: Eurasia, Africa, and North and South America, is truly overwhelming. This is an exhibition that will allow you to learn more about cats and grow to love them even more. After viewing the exhibition, you will surely look at cats in a different light.

◆Special Exhibition "Cats" ~ Meow! Cool Hunters ~
[Dates] July 2024th (Saturday) to September 7rd (Monday, National Holiday), 13
【休館日】7月16日（火）、7月22日（月）、7月29日（月）、8月19日（月）、8月26日（月）、9月2日（月）、9月9日（月）、9月17日（火）
[Opening hours] 9:30-17:00 (last entrance at 16:30)
[Venue] Osaka Museum of Natural History Nature Hall (2nd floor of Flower, Greenery and Nature Information Center)
[Admission fee] Adults 1,800 yen, high school and university students 1,500 yen, elementary and junior high school students 700 yen
* Free for preschoolers
* Free for those with a disability certificate (including one caregiver) (proof required)
*High school and university students must have a student ID
*The above special exhibition admission fee also includes admission to the permanent exhibition at the Osaka Museum of Natural History (only on the day of the event)