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The Primate Family Tree: The Amazing Diversity of Our Closest Relatives
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ISBN13: 9781554079643
Publisher: Firefly Books
Published: Aug 25 2011
Pages: 176
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.60 Width: 8.80 Depth: 10.20
Language: English
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:
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.
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