Savanna Monkeys

Savanna Monkeys
Author:
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 361
Release:
Genre:
ISBN: 0521782945

Savanna Monkeys

Savanna Monkeys
Author: Trudy R. Turner
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-03-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 110867643X

Living across Africa and the Caribbean, this widely dispersed primate population must adapt to different environmental challenges. How do members of the genus Chlorocebus live in desert-like conditions and in areas with freezing temperatures and snow in winter? This book examines the ways these primates adapt genetically, hormonally, physically and behaviourally to their changing landscapes. It features summary chapters for major topics such as behavioural ecology, life history, taxonomy, genetics and ethnoprimatology. Shorter essays supplement the work, with experts detailing their particular research on these primates. The combination of scholarship provides both a comprehensive view of this adaptable genus while enabling the reader to gain depth in specific topics. Developed from a symposium, this book combines decades of experience working with savanna monkeys into a tangible resource, for students and researchers in primatology as well as evolutionary and behavioural studies.

Endangered Monkeys

Endangered Monkeys
Author: Molly Aloian
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780778718628

Explains what monkeys are endangered, how they got that way, and how humans can help prevent their extinction.

Monkeys

Monkeys
Author: Marc Zabludoff
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780761425359

"An exploration of the life cycle, diet, behavior, anatomy, and conservation status of monkeys"--Provided by publisher.

Surviving the Savanna: Tales of Lion Resilience

Surviving the Savanna: Tales of Lion Resilience
Author: Robert J. Depalma
Publisher: Gavin Jay Maureemootoo
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2024-10-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking ecosystems of the African savanna as you delve into "Surviving the Savanna: Tales of Lion Resilience." This captivating volume takes you on a journey to witness the intricate lives of the savanna's most iconic inhabitants. From the majestic lions to the enigmatic elephants, you'll discover the remarkable adaptations and complex social dynamics that enable these creatures to thrive in this harsh environment. Explore the hunting prowess of hyenas, the matriarchal societies of elephants, the towering heights of giraffes, and the rhythmic patterns of zebra herds. Witness the territorial behavior of hippos, the solitary nature of rhinos, the mass migrations of wildebeest, and the electrifying speed of cheetahs. With fascinating insights into the secretive leopards, resilient African buffaloes, and playful warthogs, this book unravels the wonders of the savanna ecosystem. Through vivid storytelling and expert analysis, "Surviving the Savanna" not only provides an immersive wildlife experience but also highlights the importance of conservation efforts. It invites you to appreciate the fragility of these ecosystems and the urgent need to protect their precious inhabitants. Embark on this extraordinary literary adventure and gain a profound understanding of the interconnected web of life that makes the African savanna a testament to the resilience of nature.

The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals

The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals
Author: Jonathan Kingdon
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 640
Release: 2015-04-23
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1472921356

Jonathan Kingdon, one of the world's foremost authorities on African mammals, has both written and illustrated this landmark field guide. The unique combination of his extensive field experience and artistic talent has produced a stunning work that sets new standards. The concise text provides full information on identification, distribution, ecology, relationships and conservation status, with introductory profiles that summarise the characteristics of each mammal group. All known species of African land mammal are covered, with coverage of several of the more complex groups of small mammals simplified by reference to genera. Classification has been fully updated and this new edition includes many newly recognised species. With over 780 colour illustrations, numerous line drawings and more than 520 maps, this book will be an essential companion to anyone visiting Africa or with an interest in the mammals of the continent. Competition note: There are regional mammal books covering southern Africa, for example, but none that covers the whole continent in a portable format. The smaller-format and more concise Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals may be more appealing to a more general safari market, but is much less comprehensive and more out of date.

Viral Sex

Viral Sex
Author: Jaap Goudsmit
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 283
Release: 1998
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0195124960

In Viral Sex, leading AIDS researcher Jaap Goudsmit illuminates the or igins and nature of the world's most lethal disease. He provides an ey ewitness account of sciences effort to understand and control the spre ad of this deadly virus, in a fascinating journey that reaches from th e deepest recesses of the African rainforest, to ancient Egypt and the mummified remains of Barbary apes, to pioneering research labs in the U.S. and Europe.

Mind the Monkeys

Mind the Monkeys
Author: Dianne Stewart
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2023-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0637001931

An exciting story about a group of children who discover how wonderful monkeys are!

Primates

Primates
Author: John P. Rafferty Associate Editor, Earth Sciences
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2011-01-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615303391

Presents a comprehensive look at primates, detailing their morphology, natural history, distribution, the different types of primates, and the evolution of humans.

Handbook on Evolution and Society

Handbook on Evolution and Society
Author: Alexandra Maryanski
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 981
Release: 2015-11-17
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1317258320

"Handbook on Evolution and Society" brings together original chapters by prominent scholars who have been instrumental in the revival of evolutionary theorizing and research in the social sciences over the last twenty-five years. Previously unpublished essays provide up-to-date, critical surveys of recent research and key debates. The contributors discuss early challenges posed by sociobiology, the rise of evolutionary psychology, the more conflicted response of evolutionary sociology to sociobiology, and evolutionary psychology. Chapters address the application and limitations of Darwinian ideas in the social sciences. Prominent authors come from a variety of disciplines in ecology, biology, primatology, psychology, sociology, and the humanities. The most comprehensive resource available, this vital collection demonstrates to scholars and students the new ways in which evolutionary approaches, ultimately derived from biology, are influencing the diverse social sciences and humanities.