Primates of the world : an illustrated guide

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Primates of the world : an illustrated guide

Jean-Jacques Petter and François Desbordes ; translated by Robert Martin

Princeton University Press, c2013

  • : hardcover

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Primates

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Translation of: Primates. c2010

Includes bibliographical references (p. 182-183) and index

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内容説明

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. Organized by region and spanning every family of primates on Earth, the book features 72 splendid color plates, facing-page descriptions of key features of each family, and 86 color distribution maps. Primates of the World also includes concise introductory chapters that discuss the latest findings on primate origins and evolution, behavior 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 color plates--the finest illustrations of primates ever produced * Includes facing-page descriptions for each family and 86 color distribution maps * The most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the world's primates

目次

Fascinating Primates The Beginning of an Adventure 1 In Search of Our Origins 4 The Precursors of Mammals 6 Evolution of Madagascar's Lemurs 9 The Role of the Forest and Primate Adaptation 15 Predators 22 Primate Territories and Social Organization 26 Primate Sociability and Recognition Signals 28 Classification of Primates 36 Primates by Continent: Plates and Descriptions of Species Madagascar 48 South America 72 Asia 104 Africa 142 Bibliography 182 Index of Species 184

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