Primates of the World: An Illustrated Guide

The essential illustrated guide to the world's primates This stunningly illustrated guide to the world's primates covers...
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Author: Jean-Jacques Petter
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Primates of the World: An Illustrated Guide by Petter, Jean-Jacques

Primates of the World: An Illustrated Guide

€42,44

Primates of the World: An Illustrated Guide

€42,44
Author: Jean-Jacques Petter
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

The essential illustrated guide to the world's primates

This stunningly illustrated guide to the world's 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 world's primates


Author: Jean-Jacques Petter
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 08/25/2013
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.05lbs
Size: 10.28h x 8.38w x 0.86d
ISBN: 9780691156958


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 10/15/2013 pg. 127
Booklist 10/15/2013 pg. 35
Choice 02/01/2014

About the Author
Jean-Jacques Petter (1927-2002) was a world authority on lemurs and one of France's leading primatologists. He was a research fellow at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in Paris. François Desbordes is one of France's premier wildlife illustrators. Robert Martin is the A. Watson Armour III Curator of Biological Anthropology at the Field Museum in Chicago.

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