Primates in Question: The Smithsonian Answer Book

Shumaker, Robert W. And Benjamin B. Beck

ISBN 10: 1588341518 / ISBN 13: 9781588341518

Published by Smithsonian Books, 2003

About this Item

Hardcover first printing (as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page), book and dustjacket are in excellent condition, there are no remarkable flaws, the original price is present, and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "a very well researched and well organized book presenting a comprehensive overview of many aspects of primate evolution, biology and social behavior," illustrated throughout with color photos, includes a glossary, references, and a taxonomic index.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Primates in Question: The Smithsonian Answer Book
• Publisher: Smithsonian Books
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1588341518
• ISBN 13: 9781588341518
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

The mysterious and often unpredictable world of primates is explained by Smithsonian scientists in a Q&A format.

A comprehensive response to the many thousands of calls and letters the Smithsonian receives regarding questions related to monkeys, apes, lemurs, tamarins, and their relatives. What are primates? How closely related are humans to other primates? How strong is a gorilla? Why do primates spend so much time grooming? Why can't apes talk? These and almost 100 other questions are addressed with clear, thorough answers. 99 color photographs.

About the Author

Robert Shumaker is director of the orangutan "Think Tank" at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Benjamin B. Beck is a primatologist and former associate director of the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Gerry Ellis is an award-winning photographer whose credits include Natural History, Audubon, and National Geographic magazines.