Primates of the World

Name: Primates of the World
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An Illustrated Guide

By Jean-Jacques Petter

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Primates of the World by Jean-Jacques Petter explores the fascinating diversity and behaviours of primates. It delves into their habitats, social structures, and the unique features that distinguish them within the animal kingdom. The book is richly illustrated, offering insightful commentary on primate evolution, biology, and conservation efforts.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you have a deep curiosity about the diversity and behaviour of primates. With insightful illustrations and expert knowledge, it provides an engaging exploration of primate species across the globe, perfect for nature enthusiasts and those interested in the intricate tapestry of life and evolution.

A guide to the world's primates covers nearly 300 species, from the feather-light and solitary pygmy mouse lemurs of Madagascar - among the smallest primates known to exist - to regal mountain gorillas of Africa. This book features 72 splendid color plates, facing-page descriptions of key features of each family, and 86 color distribution maps.

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This stunningly illustrated guide to the world's primates covers nearly 300 species, from the feather-light and solitary pygmy mouse lemurs of Madagascar—among the smallest primates known to exist—to the regal mountain gorillas of Africa.

Organised by region and spanning every family of primates on Earth, the book features 72 splendid colour plates, facing-page descriptions of key features of each family, and 86 colour distribution maps.

Primates of the World also includes concise introductory chapters that discuss the latest findings on primate origins and evolution, behaviour and adaptations, and classification, making it the most comprehensive and up-to-date primate guide available.

Covers nearly 300 species and every family of primates worldwide.

Features 72 colour plates—the finest illustrations of primates ever produced.

Includes facing-page descriptions for each family and 86 colour distribution maps.

The most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the world's primates.

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Primates of the World by Jean-Jacques Petter and François Desbordes is highly praised for its compelling introduction to non-human primates, featuring authoritative and accessible text alongside Desbordes' remarkable illustrations. The book includes insightful sections on primate evolution, adaptations, territorial behaviour, and societal structures, accompanied by comprehensive life histories of each species. Readers appreciate its depth of information, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in primate biology or conservation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691156958

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 August 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 86 Maps

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 907g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Jean-Jacques Petter (1927-2002) was a world authority on lemurs and one of France's leading primatologists. He was a research fellow at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in Paris. Francois Desbordes is one of France's premier wildlife illustrators. Robert Martin is the A. Watson Armour III Curator of Biological Anthropology at the Field Museum in Chicago.