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This postcard book hones in on one of the most vividly animated speciesaround, and is photographed by some of the worldis top wildlife photographers,as featured in the Pelican book, Wild Asia: Spirit of A Continent .The rainforests of tropical Asia extend from the Western Ghats of India towhere the edges of Asia blur into Australia along the myriad of islands of theIndonesian archipelago. It is here that the largest diversity of primates in theworld can be found. While the orangutan is one of the icons of Asian wildlife,other primates inhabit this area of the world in great numbers, includingmacaques, siamangs, and langurs. These portraits present an intriguing andbeguiling look into a seldom-seen world beneath the rainforestis canopy. ... Read more

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Fun Photos
The author did a great job of photographing primates in casual situations.I really enjoyed looking thru it.It IS mostly photos, black and white, but that does not detract from the interesting situations. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by Thomson Gale on October 1, 2007. The length of the article is 2372 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Exposure to wild primates among HIV-infected persons.(DISPATCHES)
Author: Matthew LeBreton
Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 13Issue: 10Page: 1579(4)

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This volume brings together primary data from a variety of primate species living in both natural habitats and experimental settings, and explores the variables that may play a role in primates' behavioral strategies. Taken together, these studies demonstrate that predator sensitive foraging is relevant to many primates, of various body sizes and group sizes and living in different environments. Eat or be Eaten encourages further discussion and investigation of the subject and will make fascinating reading for researchers and students in primatology, ecology, and animal behavior. ... Read more

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Describes the field work of three female primatologists and what their studies have revealed about the behavioral patterns of chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans in their natural habitat. ... Read more

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(ages 4 - 6)  From gorillas to gibbons, and Madagascar's ring-tailed lemurs, kids are fascinated by primates. Monkeys, Apes, and Other Amazing Primates is full of fabulous photographs and facts that will teach curious kids about New and Old World monkeys, apes, and other primates. Where does a chimpanzee sleep? Why do gorillas hoot? Which primates compete to see who can stink the most? Kids will find answers to these questions and many more. While they're stocking up on exotic animal facts, they will also have fun completing the full-page puzzles featured on each spread. With five 24-piece puzzles in all, plus tons of colorful photos and informative text, this sturdy jigsaw book is sure to provide hours of entertainment, as well as education. For maximum jigsaw puzzle fun, check out all the exciting books in the "Go Wild!" Animal Jigsaw Puzzle Book series. ... Read more

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The mysterious and often unpredictable world of primates is explained by Smithsonian scientists in a Q&A format.

A comprehensive response to the many thousands of calls and letters the Smithsonian receives regarding questions related to monkeys, apes, lemurs, tamarins, and their relatives. What are primates? How closely related are humans to other primates? How strong is a gorilla? Why do primates spend so much time grooming? Why can't apes talk? These and almost 100 other questions are addressed with clear, thorough answers. 99 color photographs. ... Read more

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Spurs human thinking about primate thinking!
Be prepared to gain a whole new perspective on our closest relatives. This excellent book introduces a thought-provoking consideration of primate intelligence, exploring tool use, language and cultures of these marvelous animals.

If you are just getting interested in primates, or even if you consider yourself an expert, Robert Shumaker will give you information that will undoubtedly add to your understanding. He certainly added to mine. ... Read more

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Comparative studies have become both more frequent and more important as a means for understanding the biology, behavior, and evolution of mammals. Primates have complex social relationships and diverse ecologies, and represent a large species radiation. This book draws together a wide range of experts from diverse fields, such as reproductive biology and foraging energetics, to place recent field research into a synthetic perspective. The chapters tackle controversial issues in primate biology and behavior, including the role of brain expansion and infanticide in the evolution of primate behavioral strategies. The volume also presents an overview of comparative methodologies as applied to recent primate research. ... Read more