The Primate Family Tree: The Amazing Diversity of Our Closest

The Primate Family Tree: The Amazing Diversity of Our Closest Relatives

"The book is beautifully designed, and the contents are well organized and will be interesting to all.... An excellent text for a relevant course or a welcome addition to any home library. I recommend it very highly."
--Science Books and Films
The Primate Family Tree is a beautiful and comprehensive resource on the subject of our animal relatives: apes, monkeys and lemurs. Readers will learn an abundance of facts, review recent research and conservation efforts and discover the remarkable characteristics shared by all primates, including humans.
The book is structured according to the four main branches of the primate family tree and contains expert information on the natural history, characteristics and behavior of over 250 species, along with maps showing the ranges of each species.
Some of the topics covered are:
The definition of a primate
Darwin's big idea, anthropological theories, DNA
The structure of the primate family tree
Distribution of species, including lorises and lemurs
Diet, habitat, life cycles, social structure, communication
Primate emotions
Primates as "gardeners of the forest"
Issues involving conservation, bush meat, civil war, habitat loss
Primate tourism: does it help or hurt?

With its authoritative text, color photographs taken in the field, range maps and classification diagrams, The Primate Family Tree is an outstanding reference on a subject of vital importance to all humans.

Country USA
Brand Firefly Books
Manufacturer Firefly Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781554079643
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Firefly Books
Manufacturer	Firefly Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781554079643
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Primate Family Tree: The Amazing Diversity of Our Closest Relatives

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