Jeanjacques Petter
Primates of the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691156958
- author:
- Jeanjacques Petter
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 1.9 x 26.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This comprehensive guide to the world's primates features nearly 300 species, from the tiny pygmy mouse lemurs to the majestic mountain gorillas. With stunning color plates and concise introductory chapters, it provides an in-depth look at primate origins, behavior, adaptations, and classification.
Organized by region, the book spans every family of primates on Earth, with 72 splendid color plates facing-page descriptions of key features for each family, as well as 86 color distribution maps. This makes it the most up-to-date guide to the world's primates available.
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