Cats – playful pets, fieresome fighters and deadly hunters. Millions of us share our homes with cats – they are one of our favourite pets but how much do we really know about these beguiling, intriguing creatures. Cats Uncovered uses state of the art tracking devices and cameras to gain an in depth, scientific insight into the world of the domestic cat.

The domestication of cats is relatively new and unlike dogs, who have been domesticated for many centuries, cats still retain some of the instincts and characteristics of their wild ancestors and cousins. This series seeks to create the definitive guide to your cat and this, the second of three programmes, looks at just how far along the road to domestication the cat has travelled and whether you have a cuddly pet or a lion in your lap.