Mammals:
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Primates: The Amazing World of Lemurs, Monkeys and Apes
by Art Wolfe (photographer), Russell Mittermeier
Internationally renowned nature photographer Art Wolfe takes readers
on an incredible visual journey for an exciting glimpse of monkeys, apes,
and other primates at home. Wolfe traveled around the globe to capture
as many species of primates on film as possible. The images celebrate
the exotic beauty of these intelligent and often endangered species. 200 color photos.
A Pictorial Guide to the Living Primates
by Noel Rowe, Russell A. Mittermeier (Introduction)
Over 500 color photos and 16 illustrations are packed into a fine title which illustrates the diversity of primates in a field guide reference.
The Great Apes: Between Two Worlds
by Michael Nichols
Including contributions by Jane Goodall, Dr. George B. Schaller, and Mary Smith, the compelling stories of gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and bonobos--the newest "great ape"--is presented alongside award winning photographs by "Nick" Nichols in a new National Geographic Society release.
Juvenile Primates: Life History, Development, and Behavior
by Michael E. Pereira, Lynn A. Fairbanks (editor)
In the Shadow of Man
by Jane Goodall
Goodall's classic account of primate behavior combines a landmark scientific study with a classic adventure story of a determined young woman's struggle in remote Africa to approach primates in the wild as no one had ever done before.
Through a Window: My Thirty Years With the Chimpanzees of Gombe
by Jane Goodall
The dramatic saga of 30 years in the life of Gombe, on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, where the principle residents are chimpanzees and one extraordinary woman. Goodall paints a vivid portrait of our closest relatives in one of the best books about animal behavior ever written.
Visions of Caliban: On Chimpanzees and People
by Dale Peterson, Jane Goodall
A sweeping reevaluation of humankind's closest animal relative explores human perceptions of the chimpanzee and the reality of their life in the wild and in captivity.
How the Tiger Lost Its Stripes: An Exploration into the Endangerment of a Species
by Cory J. Meacham
Beginning with the provocative declaration "The tiger is in no danger of extinction," this extremely readable book explores the complexities of saving an endangered species. The author, a journalist, spent time with professionals from all types of tiger research, both in captivity and in the wild. The conflicts between conservationists and those exploiting the tiger
are well presented. Topics such as the races of tigers and their hybridization in captivity, the use of tiger parts in traditional medicine, international cooperative efforts to breed tigers in zoos, and how to best utilize the shrinking habitat available for wild tigers are well covered.
Of Tigers and Men : Entering the Age of Extinction
by Richard Ives
Ives travels through India, Nepal, and Southeast Asia in search of the rapidly disappearing tiger. Along the way, his encounters with the human friends and enemies of the tiger are reported with a remarkable attentiveness to the greatest nobility and basest selfishness of our own species. A gripping ecological journey. Hardcover edition.
Wild Cats of the World
by David Alderton, Bruce Tanner (Photographer)
This text traces the evolution, distribution, and current status of cats from Africa to the Americas. Each species is discussed in detail, and information on distinctive features such as sight, hearing, hunting techniques, and locomotion is provided. Includes distribution maps and 100 color photographs.
Horn of Darkness : Rhinos on the Edge
by Carol Cunningham, Joel Berger
"Black rhinos," write husband and wife eco-advocate team Carol Cunningham and Joel Berger, "are one of the most critically endangered species in Africa." Where perhaps 100,000 of the shy, lumbering creatures existed at the beginning of the 20th century, there may be only 2,500 today. Tracing the natural history of the rhino, Cunningham and Berger offer a firsthand account of the way these creatures live in the wild. They also look searchingly into the prospects for the rhinos' preservation, which is enjoying mixed success in places like Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia. To stop the slaughter, the authors write, intensive international efforts--and funding--are needed. Horn of Darkness presents a powerful argument for why such efforts should be made, and immediately.
The Safari Companion : A Guide to Watching African Mammals
by Richard D. Estes, Daniel Otte (Illustrator), Kathryn Fuller
Wildlife-viewing safari, the guide allows even a novice wildlife observer to understand the behavior of nearly one hundred large mammals, from antelopes, hippos and elephants to lions, monkeys and gorillas. 100 illustrations.
Running Wild : Dispelling the Myths of the African Wild Dog
by John McNutt, Lesley Boggs, Helene Heldring (Photographer), Dave Hamman
For millennia, Lycaon pictus, the wild dog, roamed the savannas of
sub-Saharan Africa. A highly social scavenger, much like the wolf of the
Northern Hemisphere, the wild dog served an essential function in the
grasslands ecosystem, culling sick and injured ungulates from once-vast
herds. With the advent of large-scale farming and livestock production,
however, the wild dog was seen as a threat to progress and was hunted
out. Only some 5,000 individuals survive today, making Lycaon pictus
Africa's most endangered carnivore. This heavily illustrated look at the life
of the wild dog makes a well-reasoned argument for its preservation.
