Malayan Forest Primates: Ten Years Study in Tropical Rain Forest

Chivers, D.J. (ed)

ISBN 10: 0306406268 / ISBN 13: 9780306406263

Published by Plenum Press, 1980

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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen & pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:0306406268.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Malayan Forest Primates: Ten Years Study in Tropical Rain Forest
• Publisher: Plenum Press
• Publication Date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0306406268
• ISBN 13: 9780306406263
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Poor
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Weight: 850 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Natural History & Science

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Synopsis

The prirnates that provide the central theme of these studies by David Chivers and his colleagues are the dominant large herbi­ vores of the tropical evergreen rain forest. Tothis extent, they are the ecological counterparts of the great herds of ungulates in­ habiting the savannahs of tropical Africa (and the monsoonal plains of Asia in their pristine state). Both groups comprise the chief primary consumers of living vegetable tissue in their respective environments. Members of each show appropriate anatomical adapt­ ations for such a diet. As efficient exploiters of a dispersed but generally abundant food source, each group collectively forms the main vertebrate component of animal biernass in the environment. Yet, despite superficial convergence, there are important differences in the biology and behaviour of members of these two groups of herbivores. Of greatest practical moment to the enquiring biologist are the ready visibility of most plains-dwelling ungulates, the ease with which the researcher can travel over (or above) their habitat by motor transport (or light aircraft) and the facility for near approach without causing disturbance that a closed vehicle has proved to offer. Given the additional attractions of wide, open views and stupendaus scenery, generally invigorating climate and easy life-style, it is perhaps not surprising that in past decades much research effort has focussed on the larger herbivorous mammals of the tropical savannahs.