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A Chimp In The Family
by: Smith, Vince
The true story of two infants, one human and one chimpanzee, growing up
together. In 1990, when Vince Smith was working as a senior keeper at
Chester Zoo in the English countryside, a newborn chimp was abondoned
by its mother. Six months later, Vince had a son of his own. 311 pgs.
c. 2004, S/C...$14.95
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A Monkey About the Place
by: Hughes, John
True story of two years of life with Pepi, a Macque monkey, taken in and
cared for by the writer. A comical and loving account with several photographs.
c. 1978, H/C...$25.00
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A Primate's Memoir
by: Sapolsky, Robert M
Award-winning scientist Robert Sapolsky reinvents the traditional account
of field research with this exhilarating and daring memoir of his 20-plus
years studying a troop of Kenyan baboons. Book smart and naive, Sapolsky
sets out to study the relationship between stress and disease. But he
soon learns that life in the African bush bears little resemblance to
the tranquillity of a museum diorama. He is alone in the middle of the
Serengeti with no radio, no television, no electricity, no running water,
and no telephone. His nearest neighbors are the Masai, a warlike tribespeople
whose marriages are polygamous, with wedding parties featuring tureens
of cow's blood. The victim of countless scams and his own idealistic illusions,
Sapolsky nevertheless survives culinary atrocities, gunpoint encounters,
and a surreal kidnapping, while witnessing the encroachment of the tourist
mentality on the farthest vestiges of unspoiled Africa. As he conducts
unprecedented physiological research on wild primates, he becomes evermore
enamored with his subjects -- unique and compelling characters in their
own right -- and he returns to them summer after summer, until tragedy
finally prevents him. Here is Robert Sapolsky's exhilarating account of
his life in the bush with neighbors both human and primate, by turns hilarious
and poignant. The culmination of more than two decades of experience and
research, A Primate's Memoir is a magnum opus from one of our foremost
scientist-writers. 304 pgs.
c. 2001, H/C...$25.00
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African Primates
Edited
Conservation, status survey & action plan, photos, distribution.
c.1996...S/C, Revised...$24.00
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Animal Lifestyles and Anatomies: The Case of the Prosimian Primates
by: Oxnard & Crompton & Lieberman
Activities, habitat & diet for each species.
c. 1990, H/C...$35.00
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Apes
by: Lemmon, Tess
Tells physical characteristics, habits & behavior of ape family members.
c.1993, H/C...$15.95
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Apes of the World: Their Social Behavior, Communication, Mentality
& Ecology
by: Tuttle, Russell
A professional and reference book in ethology devoted to the better understanding
of animal behavior, ecology, conservation, and management. Taxonomy, distribution,
behavior, feeding, nesting, tool behavior, mentality, communication, sociality
and sociobiology. 421 pgs.
c. 1986, H/C...$79.00
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Bonobo: The Forgotten Ape
by: DeWaal, Frans
This is the first extended profile of the bonobo for the general reader.
It presents the most up-to-date information on the species, including
comparative data from zoo populations and from the field and interviews
with leading bonobo experts. Eight superb full-color photo essays give
rare views of bonobos in their native habitat in the remote rain forests
of Zaire and also show them in the few zoos with captive populations.
210 pages
c. 1997, H/C... $35.00
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Book Of Pandas, Kangaroos, & Snow Monkeys
by: Rau, Margaret
Three of Margaret Rau's nature books together in one volume: The Giant
Panda at Home - 70 pgs., The Gray Kagaroo At Home - 166 pgs., and The
Snow Monkey at Home - 266 pgs.. These were written after careful research
including visits to the habitats of the animals and interviews with the
scientists studying them.
c. 2001, S/C...$18.95
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Chimpanzee Politics: Power & Sex Amoung Apes
by: De Waal, Frans
Helped to establish the now accepted view that the higher animals experience
desires, intentions, and even consciousness from the study of a large
colony of chimps in Arnhem Zoo. It follows their behavior, power struggles
and rivalries. 232 pgs.
c.1982, S/C...$29.95
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Chimpanzee Politics: Power & Sex Amoung Apes
by: De Waal, Frans
First published in 1982, "Chimpanzee Politics" helped to establish
the now accepted view that the higher animals experience desires, intentions,
and even consciousness from the study of a large colony of chimps in Arnhem
Zoo. It follows their behavior, power struggles and rivalries. With this
edition, de Waal brings his revealing study of primate politics up to
date. 147 illustrations in color. 256 pgs.
c.1998, H/C, Revised Ed...$29.95
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Chimpanzees Of Kibale Forest
by: Ghiglieri, Michael Patrick
Chimpanzee field study of ecology & social structure. 226 pgs.
c.1984, H/C...$35.00
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Chimps Of Mt. Asserik
by: Brewer, Stella
Here is Stella Brewer's extraordinary account of rescuing orphaned baby
chimpanzees, raising them & finally teaching them to live free in
the African wild. B/W photos. 302 pgs.
c. 1978, H/C...$20.00
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Cousins: Our Primate Relatives
by: Robin Dunbar & Louise Barrett
Accompanies Discovery Channel's television presentation Cousins - Our
Primate Relatives. It covers every aspect of the world of primates, including
the latest scientific theories about their behavior & evolution. Three
chapters each describe in detail a distinct primate group - prosimians,
mankeys & apes. Other chapters explore, using words & pictures, how these
animals behave and why. Full-color photographs. 240 pgs.
c. 2000, H/C...$29.95
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Dark Romance Of Dian Fossey
by: Hayes, Harold T.P.
This unflinching portrait based on interviews with 200 people, extensive
research in Africa, and more than 500 letters, including the entire Fossey/Leakey
correspondence, is the astonishing story, never before fully told, of
Dian Fossey's remarkable life and complex, tenacious personality. Beginning
with her unsolved murder, Harold Hayes explores the strange, mysterious
life of the remarkable Fossey, who abanodoned her career as an occupational
therapist to live in Africa among the last remaining mountain gorillas.
351 pgs.
c. 1990, H/C...$21.95
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Dark Romance Of Dian Fossey
by: Hayes, Harold T.P.
This unflinching portrait based on interviews with 200 people, extensive
research in Africa, and more than 500 letters, including the entire Fossey/Leakey
correspondence, is the astonishing story, never before fully told, of
Dian Fossey's remarkable life and complex, tenacious personality. Beginning
with her unsolved murder, Harold Hayes explores the strange, mysterious
life of the remarkable Fossey, who abanodoned her career as an occupational
therapist to live in Africa among the last remaining mountain gorillas.
351 pgs.
c. 1990, S/C...$10.95
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Dear Monkey
by: Truepeney, Charlotte
The true story of a diminutive Vervet monkey, adopted by two sisters
on an African farm. Illustrated with a photograph & drawings. 190 pgs.
c. 1963, H/C...$35.00
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Deluge & The Ark: A Journey Into Primate Worlds
by: Peterson, Dale
The incredible story of Dale Peterson's around-the-world journey in search
of endangered primates. He hiuked the mountains of Rwanda tracking gorillas,
sailed the Amazon searching for bearded sakis, traveled to Borneo to explore
the world of the oranhutan. He went to Sierra Leone, the Mentawai Islands,
India & Madagascar searching for monkeys, gibbons, & lemurs, meeting
hunters, traders & conservationists. 8 pages of color photos. 378
pgs.
c.1989...H/C...$24.95
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Ecology & Behaviour Of Nocturnal Primates
by: Charles-Dominique, Pierre
5 nocturnal prosimian, 3 bushbabies, the potto & the angwantibo appear
together in the rainforest of West Africa. Detailed analysis of the dietary
regimes, stratification in the forest, selection of supports & biotopes,
& behavioral adaptations of each of the 5 prosimian species in Gabon
reveals the ecological atrategies employed. Long-term field studies have
permitted detailed correlation of behavioral & morphological features
with the ecological niche of each species, including their use of nests,
sleepsites, reproduction, life-expectancy, population density, communication,
& social behavior. B/W photos, illustrations, charts, graphs. 277
pgs.
c. 1977, H/C...$65.00
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Francis: A Pet Spider Monkey
by: Jones, Katherine
Francis was a real live Ateles Geoffroyi spider monkey shipped to the U.S.
in the 1960's from one of the South American rain forests. The baby primate
was taken from his mother at about six months of age and sent to a pet shop
in Los Angeles where he was purchased by a family with two boys and a pet
dog. The monkey fell in love with the boys, fitted into the family and was
named Francis. Raising Francis and meeting the challenges and demands of
a spider monkey were many. He was intelligent, mischievous, cunning, and
threw his share of tantrums when he couldn't get his way. Four years later
when Francis matured and Lewis grew up, the family loved him and hated to
give him up, but they did the kindest thing they could for him, Lewis found
him a new home. With heavy hearts, Francis was taken to a local animal farm
to live out his life with other spider monkeys. Illustrated. 108 pgs.
c. 2003, S/C...$11.45
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Gentle Gorilla: Story Of Patty Cake
by: Green, Susan
Describes the daily lives of Kongo, Lulu, and their infant daughter Patty
Cake - a family of gorillas in Central Park Zoo. Follow along as Patty Cake
learns to crawl, walk, swing from the overhead bars, and develop skills
she needs to survive and grow. Until one day she broke her arm and had to
be separated from her parents and sent to the Bronx Zoo hospital to recover.
303 pgs.
c. 1978, H/C...$25.00
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Gibbons In The Family Tree
by: Vanderhoef, Jeanne Ann
True story of a family living with gibbons in Bangkok and came home with
them to the United States thereby causing the transference of a Thai family
and the building of a new house to caontain the ever growing multitude.
They also caused an upheaval in the quiet course of events in the, then,
small town of Vienna, Virginia. 186 pgs.
c. 1996, H/C...$22.50
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Gorillas In The Mist
by: Fossey, Dian
Although Dr. Fossey's work ended tragically with her murder, her book
remains an enthralling testament to one of the longest field studies of
primates, covering fifteen years in the lives of four gorilla families
in Central Africa. B/W Photos. 325 pgs.
c. 1983, S/C...$8.95
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Gorillas In The Mist
by: Fossey, Dian
Although Dr. Fossey's work ended tragically with her murder, her book
remains an enthralling testament to one of the longest field studies of
primates, covering fifteen years in the lives of four gorilla families
in Central Africa. B/W Photos. 325 pgs.
c. 1983, H/C...$12.50
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Great Apes
by: Freeman, Dan
Surveys many field studies on chimpanzees, gorillas and orang-utans. Also
discusses the questions of the apes' relationship with man. Over 200 photos
& drawings, including 60 in full color. Coffee-table size. 192 pgs.
c. 1979, H/C...$20.00
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Guenons: Management Guidelines For The Welfare
Of Zoo Animals
by: Federation Of Zoological Gardens
Taxonomy, morphology, physiology, longevity, ecology, diet, feeding behavior,
reproduction, enclosures, social structure, breeding, population management,
handling, legislation, specific problems. Covers: L'Hoest's Monkey, Diana/Roloway
Monkey, Hamlyn's (Owl-Faced) Monkey, Allen's Swamp Monkey. Charts, graphs.
33 pgs.
c. 2000, S/C, Spiral...$24.95
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Handbook Of Primate Husbandry And Welfare
by: Wolfensohn, Sarah & Honess, Paul
Covers all aspects of primate care and management both in the laboratory
environment and in zoos. Covers: the welfare and ethics of primate captivity,
housing, husbandry systems, environmental enrichment, nutritional requirements,
breeding issues, primate diseases, transporation and quarantine procedures.
Representative species are covered from marmosets through macaques. Material
is presented through lists, tables, illustrations & B/W photos. 168 pgs.
c. 2005, S/C...$107.99
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How Monkeys See The World
by: Cheney, Dorothy & Seyfarth, Robert
The authors enter the minds of our evolutionary neighbors to explore a
series of novel questions about the nature of primate intelligence &
the evolution of cognition. What do mankeys know about their world? Are
they aware of what they know? How might we better understand what they
know & how they know it? The authors present their pioneerin experiments
on the predator alrm calls of vervet monkeys in east Africa. They discuss
the meaning of these calls & consider whether this vocal communication
can reveal how monkeys think. 377 pgs.
c. 1990, H/C...$24.95
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In My Family Tree: A Life With Chimpanzees
by: Siddle, Sheila
The inspiring story of a woman who has dedicated her life to providing
refuge for chimpanzees in Africa--and some of the chimps who have become
part of her family along the way. Foreward by Jane Goodall. 284 pgs.
c. 2002, S/C...$12.00
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In Quest Of The Sacred Baboon: A Scientific Journey
by: Kummer, Hans
In the deserts of Ethiopia, Kummer recreates the adventure and intellectual
thrill of the early days of field research on primates. Just as Jane Goodall
and Dian Fossey introduced readers to the fascinating lives of chimpanzees
and gorillas, Kummer brings readers face to face with the Hamadryas baboon.
B/W & Color Photos. 337 pgs.
c. 1997, S/C...$27.95
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Introduction To The Primates
by: Swindler, Daris
A comprehensive guide to the evolutionary history of the world's prosimians,
monkeys, and apes--and of humankind's interactions with them. This account
of 65 million years of adaptation and evolution concludes with a chapter
on the threat that HOMO SAPIENS now pose to the survival of the world's
nonhuman primates. 42 photos. 72 drawings. 284 pgs.
c. 1998, S/C, (Regular Price $25.00)...$22.50
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Jane Goodall: 40 Years at Gombe
by: Lindsey, Jennifer
Jane Goodall is the most famous primatologist, possibly the most famous
field biologist, of the 20th century. Her chimpanzee research did more
to increase human knowledge of the lives of our closest relatives than
that of any other scientist. It's in large part due to her example that
primatology is the closest thing to a female-dominated science. But in
1986 Goodall gave up fieldwork for a higher, more pressing calling: rescuing
chimpanzees from inhumane conditions in captivity and preserving the species
from extinction. Jane Goodall: 40 Years at Gombe is a pictorial tribute
to her life, her studies of the chimpanzees, and her unflagging efforts
to motivate human beings on their behalf. Filled with photographs from
the Institute's archives-many never-before published-along with the work
of some of the world's top photographers, this beautifully illustrated
volume traces the story of Dr. Goodall's work from its singular beginning
to the Institute's present-day international activities. It is sure to
appeal to Dr. Goodall's millions of admirers the world over, and to serve
as a source of inspiration to many more. Color photos. 128 pgs.
c. 1999, H/C...$29.95
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Just Monkeys
by: Wilson, Maurice
This book is an artist's study book of monkeys at the zoo, monkeys at
play, monkeys furious, m onkeys at meal-time, monkeys sulking, all types
and kinds of monkeys. 23 of his drawings are reproduced as color plates,
and 50 more in B/W. The text describes monkeys in general, their habits
in common with man and other mammals, their intelligence, and thier lands
of origin. Just Mokeys contains: The Apes, Old World Monkeys, Mangabeys,
Baboons, The American Monkeys, and On Keeping Mokeys. 87 pgs.
c. 1937, H/C...$45.00
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Kasey to the Rescue: The Remarkable Story of a Monkey and a Miracle
by: Rogers, Ellen
In this heartwarming memoir, mother-of-five Rogers shares the remarkable
and surprising story of how a mischievous capuchin monkey transformed
her family, bringing hope, humor, and happiness as they faced their greatest
challenge. 270 pgs.
c. 2010, S/C... $15.00
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Kasey to the Rescue: The Remarkable Story of a Monkey and a Miracle
by: Rogers, Ellen
In this heartwarming memoir, mother-of-five Rogers shares the remarkable
and surprising story of how a mischievous capuchin monkey transformed
her family, bringing hope, humor, and happiness as they faced their greatest
challenge. 270 pgs.
c. 2010, H/C... $23.99
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Langurs Of Abu: Female & Male Strategies Of Reproduction
by: Hrdy, Sarah Blaffer
A major study of wild primates reporting new facts and information regarding
family life and sexual combat between male and female langurs. B/W & Color
photos. 361 pgs.
c. 1980, S/C...$20.50
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Lemur Biology
Edited by: Tattersall & Sussman
This work studies the taxonomy, paleontology, morphology, physiology,
ecology & behavior of the Malagasy lemurs. A team of international
experts examines such vital topics as the history & environmental
background of the Malagasy porsimians, the study of relationships of the
lemurs based on cytogenetic & dental information, & their unique
thermoregulative processes. A conservation program is outlined for this
species. B/w photos, illustrations, charts & graphs. 365 pgs.
c. 1975, H/C...$150.00
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Lemur Social Systems & Their Ecological Basis
Edited by: Kappeler & Ganzhorn
The first three chapters present information from the long term field
studies of three enigmatic species. The two following chapters examine
the effects of predation on lemur behavior and population biology. The
next four chapters present new insights into the behavioral ecology of
the best known lemur species, Lemur catta. The next three chapters compare
the effects of resource distribution and other ecological constraints
on habitat utilization between pairs of closely related species, &
the last two chapters address several aspects of lemur social evolution.Illustrations,
charts & graphs. 274 pgs.
c. 1993, H/C...$199.00
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Lemur's Legacy: The Evolution of Power, Sex & Love
by: Russell, Robert
How modern human behavior is linked to lemurs of 50 million years ago.
274 pgs.
c.1993...H/C...$23.95
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Lemurs of Madagascar: An Action Plan for Their Conservation: 1993-1999
by: Mittermeier, Russell
An action plan for their conservation for the years 1993-1999. 58 pgs.
c.1992...S/C...$24.95
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Lemurs Of Madagascar & The Comoros (IUCN Red Data Book)
by: World Cons. Monitoring Center
Covers all lemur species. General info on species, distribution, popluation,
habitat & ecology, threats, conservation measures, captive breeding. Discusses
the plight of lemur species & conservation options. B/W photos, maps.
240 pgs.
c. 1990, H/C...$29.95
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Lemurs Of The Lost World
by: Wilson, Jane
Exploring the forest and crocodile caves of Madagascar.
c.1990...S/C...$17.50
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Living With Monkeys
by: Ryder, Vera
This is an account in turn hilarious and deeply touching of an attempt
of an Englishwoman to understand the monkey mind at first hand. Vera Ryder
brought home a monkey as a pet, against the wishes of her family. This
book is the story of this unexpected reform and the gradual weaning away
of the monkey from the manners of the jungle. Then the author imported
further monkeys into her home and we read how she nursed one back to health
from physical handicaps at birth. B/W photos. 115 pages.
c. 1967, H/C...$35.00
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