{"product_id":"the-primate-family-tree-the-amazing-diversity-of-our-closest-relatives-paperback","title":"The Primate Family Tree: The Amazing Diversity of Our Closest Relatives - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIan Redmond\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJane Goodall\u003c\/b\u003e (Preface by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/i\u003e --Science Books and Films \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Primate Family Tree\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Some of the topics covered are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e The definition of a primate \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Darwin's big idea, anthropological theories, DNA \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The structure of the primate family tree \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Distribution of species, including lorises and lemurs \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Diet, habitat, life cycles, social structure, communication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Primate emotions \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Primates as gardeners of the forest \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Issues involving conservation, bush meat, civil war, habitat loss \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Primate tourism: does it help or hurt? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e With its authoritative text, color photographs taken in the field, range maps and classification diagrams, \u003ci\u003eThe Primate Family Tree\u003c\/i\u003e is an outstanding reference on a subject of vital importance to all humans. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ian Redmond, a former field assistant to Dian Fossey, is a wildlife biologist with a passion for apes and elephants. He is the chief consultant for the UNEP\/UNESCO Great Apes Survival Project and the founder of the Ape Alliance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Jane Goodall is a primatologist, anthropologist and UN Messenger of Peace. She is renowned for her groundbreaking studies of chimpanzee social and family life in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania, which span over 45 years. Goodall remains very active educating the public, promoting conservation and working with primate rescue and habitat protection. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.2 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 25, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771658076448,"sku":"9781554079643","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e78e6abf3c4b189ec15807fff43af3b7.webp?v=1780390492","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-primate-family-tree-the-amazing-diversity-of-our-closest-relatives-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}