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Ringtailed Lemur Biology
. Ed(S): Jolly, Alison; Sussman, Robert W.; Koyama, Naoki; Rasamimanana, Hanta R.
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Description for Ringtailed Lemur Biology
Paperback. Editor(s): Jolly, Alison; Sussman, Robert W.; Koyama, Naoki; Rasamimanana, Hanta R. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 378 pages, 118 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, 55 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: 1HSM; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 599.
This book is a truly international collaboration, with editors based on four con- nents and first authors from Canada, France, Japan, Madagascar, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Clearly, there is something attractive about studying Lemur catta, the ringtailed lemur. Perhaps it is the lemurs themselves! Why study ringtailed lemurs? Because lemurs are a separate radiation of p- mates from the monkeys, apes, and humans. Because ringtails live in the largest social groups of any known lemur and therefore offer the closest comparison with other social primates, including ourselves. And also because ringtails have become the flagship species of ... Read more
This book is a truly international collaboration, with editors based on four con- nents and first authors from Canada, France, Japan, Madagascar, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Clearly, there is something attractive about studying Lemur catta, the ringtailed lemur. Perhaps it is the lemurs themselves! Why study ringtailed lemurs? Because lemurs are a separate radiation of p- mates from the monkeys, apes, and humans. Because ringtails live in the largest social groups of any known lemur and therefore offer the closest comparison with other social primates, including ourselves. And also because ringtails have become the flagship species of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
378
Condition
New
Series
Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects
Number of Pages
378
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781441940933
SKU
V9781441940933
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About . Ed(S): Jolly, Alison; Sussman, Robert W.; Koyama, Naoki; Rasamimanana, Hanta R.
Alison Jolly was the first scientist to study ringtailed lemurs in the wild, beginning in 1963. She continues her research on their troops in Berenty Reserve, working with many colleagues and students. Robert Sussman began the survey of ringtails throughout Wesern Madagascar in 1970, and in 1979 co-founded Beza Mahafaly Reserve of the School of Agronomy, University of Antananarivo. He ... Read more
Reviews for Ringtailed Lemur Biology
From the reviews: "I can point … this book as the perfect place to get ‘cool stuff’ on ringtailed lemurs. … this book is a must-have and instant classic for any existing or budding researchers with an interest in ringtailed lemurs. The data will be of interest to anyone conducting meta-analysis studies of primate diets. ... Read more