Atlas Mondial Des Grands Singes Et De Leur Conservation / World Atlas of Great Apes and Their Conservation

by Julian Caldecott (editor), Lera Miles

This atlas provides a comprehensive overview of what is currently known about all six species of great apes - chimpanzee, bonobo, Sumatran orangutan, Bornean orangutan, eastern gorilla, and western gorilla. Created in association with the United Nations Great Apes Survival Project (GRASP), this book gives a thorough background on behavior and ecology for each species, including detailed habitat requirements, the apes' ecological role, and the possible consequences of their decline. World Atlas of Great Apes also offers a full description of the threats, current conservation efforts, and additional protection needed for each species across its entire range. Many full-color maps and illustrations make the abundance of information accessible to a broad readership, from specialists and policymakers to general readers concerned about the survival of these charismatic primates.

Genres: History, Reference, Nonfiction, Animals

492 pages, Paperback

First published September 23, 2005

Reviews

[Susan]

This is a wonderful book with lots of information an the lesser apes as well as the great apes. It is well organized and would make an excellent resource for anyone interested in primate conservation.

[Lera]

Obviously I quite like this one.