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A near fine copy in a very good jacket with no markings and very light wear. Illustrated with full-color distinctive photos and lots of data.
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About the Author
Rod Preston-Mafham and Ken Preston-Mafham are experienced writers and photographers of the living world. Their expertise is evident in their work as authors of Premaphotos Wildlife, one of the United Kingdom's leading natural history photographic libraries. Primate study has been a particular specialization of Ken, who has several notable expeditions to and publications on Madagascar's unique primate fauna.
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YA-- A look at over 60 species and subspecies of lemurs, monkeys, and apes. The book details their social systems, breeding, habitats, food needs, communication styles as well as the primates' threatened relationship with humans in the life chain. Based on the most recent zoological research and filled with excellent photographs, this is a timely addition to science collections.
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- PublisherFacts on File
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 0816027455
- ISBN 13 9780816027453
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages191
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Primates of the World
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Facts On File, Incorporated, 1992
ISBN 10: 0816027455
ISBN 13: 9780816027453
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Primates of the World
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ISBN 10: 0816027455
ISBN 13: 9780816027453
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Primates of the World
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ISBN 13: 9780816027453
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Book is a Library Discard with all of the typical markings. Book is in Good condition. Cover is clean with no marks or stains. Binding is tight, edges are square, corners are sharp. Dust Jacket is in Good condition, no marks or tears, wrapped in plastic in Library style. Pages are clean with no writing or high lighting. Book shows general shelf wear and minor foxing. An Awesome Copy! A Great Buy!. None. Seller Inventory # 001988
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Primates of the World (Of the World Series)
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Primates Of The World
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. "The study of primates in their natural environment is a relatively recent phenomenon. It is only since the 1970s that books, films and scientific papers have presented us with a wealth of fascinating insights into the biology and lifestyle of these mountain- and forest-dwelling relatives of human beings, and this new knowledge has provided the inspiration for Primates of the World." "Ken and Rod Preston-Mafham discuss the various species of lemurs, monkeys and apes, their habitats, social systems, breeding habits and rearing of young, methods of communication, feeding preferences and - last but not least - their ambivalent relationship with the human race as, in the late twentieth century, forest habitats are being destroyed and some species are threatened with extinction in the wild." "More than 60 species and subspecies of primates are illustrated and a special feature of the book are the superb photographs by Ken Preston-Mafham, who has spent many years travelling and photographing wildlife throughout the world. But despite the rapport that has been developed with many species by dedicated zoologists working in the field, some primates are still too timid to allow good close-up pictures to be taken in the dense forest where they live; in these instances, in order to show specific important details, they have been photographed in captivity." "Primates of the World is a fitting addition to the series, since these creatures are our closest relatives in the animal kingdom and therefore have a particular importance and fascination." "The authors are experienced writers and photographers of the living world, whose expertise is familiar to readers of this series. They are the authors of Butterflies of the World, Spiders of the World and Madagascar: A Natural History."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Former library book. Mylar protector included. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 123695322
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1992. Mammals, Primates. Facts on File Inc., 191p., very good boards and dust jacket. . Seller Inventory # 679453785
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Primates Of The World
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. "The study of primates in their natural environment is a relatively recent phenomenon. It is only since the 1970s that books, films and scientific papers have presented us with a wealth of fascinating insights into the biology and lifestyle of these mountain- and forest-dwelling relatives of human beings, and this new knowledge has provided the inspiration for Primates of the World." "Ken and Rod Preston-Mafham discuss the various species of lemurs, monkeys and apes, their habitats, social systems, breeding habits and rearing of young, methods of communication, feeding preferences and - last but not least - their ambivalent relationship with the human race as, in the late twentieth century, forest habitats are being destroyed and some species are threatened with extinction in the wild." "More than 60 species and subspecies of primates are illustrated and a special feature of the book are the superb photographs by Ken Preston-Mafham, who has spent many years travelling and photographing wildlife throughout the world. But despite the rapport that has been developed with many species by dedicated zoologists working in the field, some primates are still too timid to allow good close-up pictures to be taken in the dense forest where they live; in these instances, in order to show specific important details, they have been photographed in captivity." "Primates of the World is a fitting addition to the series, since these creatures are our closest relatives in the animal kingdom and therefore have a particular importance and fascination." "The authors are experienced writers and photographers of the living world, whose expertise is familiar to readers of this series. They are the authors of Butterflies of the World, Spiders of the World and Madagascar: A Natural History."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved Former library book. Ex-Libris and is stamped as such. Mylar protector included. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 123711915
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