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Primates of the World : An Illustrated Guide
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Hardback English
By (author) Jean-Jacques Petter


This stunningly illustrated guide to the worlds primates covers nearly 300 species, from the feather-light and solitary pygmy mouse lemurs of Madagascar--among the smallest primates known to exist--to the regal mountain gorillas of Africa. Organized by region and spanning every family of primates on Earth, the book features 72 splendid color plates, facing-page descriptions of key features of each family, and 86 color distribution maps. Primates of the World also includes concise introductory chapters that discuss the latest findings on primate origins and evolution, behavior and adaptations, and classification, making it the most comprehensive and up-to-date primate guide available. * Covers nearly 300 species and every family of primates worldwide * Features 72 color plates--the finest illustrations of primates ever produced * Includes facing-page descriptions for each family and 86 color distribution maps * The most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the worlds primates


Product details

Format Hardback | 192 pages
Dimensions 203 x 254 x 21.84mm | 907g
Publication date 25 Aug 2013
Publisher Princeton University Press
Publication City/Country New Jersey, United States
Language English
Illustrations note 86 Maps
ISBN10 0691156956
ISBN13 9780691156958
Bestsellers rank 122,985