Primates

Primates
Author: Jim Ottaviani
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2013-06-11
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1596438657

A fun and immersive look into the lives of the three greatest primatologists of the twentieth century: Biruté Galdikas, Dian Fossey, and Jane Goodall, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Feynman.

Peacemaking among Primates

Peacemaking among Primates
Author: Frans B. M. DE WAAL
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2009-06-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0674033086

Examines how simians cope with aggression, and how they make peace after fights.

Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research

Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research
Author: Christian R. Abee
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 867
Release: 2012-06-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0123978386

The 2e of the gold standard text in the field, Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research provides a comprehensive, up-to-date review of the use of nonhuman primates in biomedical research. The Diseases volume provides thorough reviews of naturally occurring diseases of nonhuman primates, with a section on biomedical models reviewing contemporary nonhuman primate models of human diseases. Each chapter contains an extensive list of bibliographic references, photographs, and graphic illustrations to provide the reader with a thorough review of the subject. Fully revised and updated, providing researchers with the most comprehensive review of the use of nonhuman primates in bioledical research Addresses commonly used nonhuman primate biomedical models, providing researchers with species-specific information Includes four color images throughout

Juvenile Primates

Juvenile Primates
Author: Michael E. Pereira
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2002-05-30
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780226656229

The first and still the only book focused exclusively on juvenile primates, this collection presents original research covering all the major divisions of primates, from prosimians to humans. Contributors explore the evolutionary history of the juvenile stage in primates, differences in behavior between juvenile males and females, how juvenile behaviors act both to prepare juveniles for adulthood and to help them survive the juvenile stage, how juveniles learn about and participate in social conflict and dominance relationships, and the similarities and differences between development of juvenile human and nonhuman primates. This edition includes a new foreword and bibliography prepared by the editors. Contributors: Filippo Aureli, Bernard Chapais, Marina Cords, Carolyn M. Crockett, Frans B. M. de Waal, Carolyn Pope Edwards, Robert Fagen, Carole Gauthier, Paul H. Harvey, Charlotte K. Hemelrijk, Loek A. M. Herremans, Julia A. Horrocks, Wayne Hunte, Charles H. Janson, Nicholas Blurton Jones, Katharine Milton, Leanne T. Nash, Timothy G. O'Brien, Mark D. Pagel, Theresa R. Pope, Anne E. Pusey, Lal Singh Rajpurohit, John G. Robinson, Thelma Rowell, Daniel I. Rubenstein, Volker Sommer, Elisabeth H. M. Sterck, Karen B. Strier, Carel P. van Schaik, Maria A. van Noordwijk, David P. Watts, and Carol M. Worthman.

Primates of the World

Primates of the World
Author: Jean-Jacques Petter
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2013-08-25
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0691156956

The essential illustrated guide to the world's primates 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

Parenting for Primates

Parenting for Primates
Author: Harriet J Smith
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 449
Release: 2009-06-30
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0674043804

In this natural history of primate parenting, Smith compares parenting by nonhuman and human primates. In a narrative rich with vivid anecdotes derived from interviews with primatologists, from her own experience breeding cottontop tamarin monkeys for over thirty years, and from her clinical psychology practice, Smith describes the ways that primates care for their offspring, from infancy through young adulthood.

Studying Primates

Studying Primates
Author: Joanna M. Setchell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 363
Release: 2019-09-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1108421717

The essential guide to successfully designing, conducting and reporting primatological research.

Long-Term Field Studies of Primates

Long-Term Field Studies of Primates
Author: Peter M. Kappeler
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2012-01-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642225136

Some primate field studies have been on-going for decades, covering significant portions of individual life cycles or even multiple generations. In this volume, leading field workers report on the history and infrastructure of their projects in Madagascar, Africa, Asia and South America. More importantly, they provide summaries of their long-term research efforts on primate behaviour, ecology and life history, highlighting insights that were only possible because of the long-term nature of the study. The chapters of this volume collectively outline the many scientific reasons for studying primate behaviour, ecology and demography over multiple generations. This kind of research is typically necessitated by the relatively slow life histories of primates. Moreover, a complete understanding of social organization and behaviour, factors often influenced by rare but important events, requires long-term data collection. Finally, long-term field projects are also becoming increasingly important foci of local conservation activities.

Seasonality in Primates

Seasonality in Primates
Author: Diane K. Brockman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2005-11-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521820691

This book explores how seasonal variation in resource abundance might have driven primate and human evolution.