Assessment Of The Impact Of A Newly Introduced Free Ranging Group Of Chimpanzees Pan Troglodytes Schweinfurthii On The Vegetation Of Ngamba Island Lake Victoria Uganda

Author : Josephine Nadezda Msindai,Volker Sommer
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000644555

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The Chimpanzees of Rubondo Island by Josephine Nadezda Msindai,Volker Sommer Pdf

How did a random batch of chimpanzees come to populate a small island in Tanzania where apes had never lived before? Combining information gathered from fieldwork, laboratory and archival research, this book tells the unique story of chimpanzee babies taken from their forest homes in West-Central Africa and sold to European zoos and circuses, to then be shipped to Lake Victoria and set free on Rubondo Island. These founder animals learnt what to eat, how to build nests, to breed and raise young – ultimately forming a chimpanzee-typical fission–fusion society that today is thriving. The authors compare the ecology, behaviour and genetics of the Rubondo population with communities of wild chimpanzees, providing exciting insights into how our closest relatives adjust to changing environments. At the same time, a reconstruction of the historical context of the Rubondo experiment reflects on its chequered colonial heritage, and the introduction is viewed against current threats to the survival of apes in their natural habitats. The book will be of interest to scholars and professionals working in primatology, animal behaviour, conservation biology and postcolonial studies.

Author : William C. McGrew
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1992-10-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0521423716

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Chimpanzee Material Culture by William C. McGrew Pdf

The implications of tool-use behaviour in chimpanzees for reconstructing the evolutionary origins of human culture are discussed in this book.

Author : Nancy J. Merrick
Publisher : Beacon Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780807084915

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Among Chimpanzees by Nancy J. Merrick Pdf

Foreword by Jane Goodall A former student and colleague of Jane Goodall shares stories of chimps and their heroes, and takes readers on a journey to save man’s closest relative. Unbeknownst to much of the public, chimps are in trouble: censuses show them to be extinct in four African countries and nearly so in ten others. A large percentage of the remaining populations live in unprotected, increasingly fragmented forests. When Nancy Merrick learned these startling facts in 2009, she decided it was past time to discover the extent to which chimpanzees are at risk across Africa and what can be done. Merrick had begun working with primates in 1972 as a young field assistant in Jane Goodall’s famous Gombe camp. Like the rest of the world at the time, she was swept up in the excitement of discovering the remarkable world of chimpanzees—their ability to fashion tools, their dazzling intelligence, and their complex relationships and societies. From that moment on, her human-centered worldview shifted, and she became a devoted advocate for our closest genetic relatives. When Merrick returns to Africa decades later, she’s alarmed by how much has changed. Human activity, such as agriculture and logging, has encroached on natural habitats throughout equatorial Africa, endangering chimpanzees, gorillas, and bonobos. In an effort to understand what we can do to save great apes, Merrick connects with primatologists and conservationists who are trying to protect the last great forests. Visits to some of Africa’s parks, sanctuaries, and expanding agricultural areas reveal the urgency of the problems and the inspiration of the people leading the search for solutions. Along the way, Merrick demonstrates that the best hope for chimps and other great apes lies in connecting conservation to humanitarian efforts, ensuring a healthy future for animals and humans alike. Among Chimpanzees is at once an inspiring chronicle of Merrick’s personal search to learn how chimps are faring across Africa and in captivity, a crucial eyewitness account of a very critical period in their existence, and a rousing call for us to join the efforts to be a voice for the chimpanzees, before it’s too late. From the Hardcover edition.

Author : Benjamin Beck
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Apes
ISBN : 9782831710105

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Best Practice Guidelines for the Re-Introduction of Great Apes by Benjamin Beck Pdf

From the website: Although the IUCN has previously established working protocols for plant and animal re-introduction, the great apes present unique challenges and concerns owing to their singular cognitive development. This prompted the Primate Specialist Group to reconsider the existing guidelines in terms of the specific needs of great apes. The resulting synthesis, representing the expert opinion of primatologists and re-introduction practitioners, is presented here as part of the series of best-practices documents. Specifically designed for rehabilitators and specialists in re-introduction, these guidelines start from the fundamental assumption that re-introductions should not endanger wild populations of great apes or the ecosystems they inhabit. Equally important is the health and welfare of the individual great apes being re-introduced, as well as the caretaker staff and the residents of the surrounding areas. The re-introduction guidelines also require that the factors which first threatened great apes in the proposed site of release have been addressed and resolved.

Author : Richard W. Wrangham
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0674116631

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Chimpanzee Cultures by Richard W. Wrangham Pdf

Compares and contrasts the ecology, social relations, and cognition of chimpanzees, bonobos, and occasionally, gorillas.

Author : Christophe Boesch,Hedwige Boesch-Achermann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0198505078

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The Chimpanzees of the Taï Forest by Christophe Boesch,Hedwige Boesch-Achermann Pdf

The chimpanzees are the closest living evolutionary relatives to our own species, Homo sapiens. As such, they have long exerted a fascination over those with an interest in human evolution, and what makes humans unique. Chrisophe Boesch and Hedwige Boesch-Acherman undertook an incredible observational study of a group of wild chimpanzees of the Tai forest in Cote D'Ivoire, spending some fifteen years in the West African jungle with them. This fascinating book is the result of these years of painstaking research among the chimps. Chimpanzee behavior is documented here in all its impressive diversity and variety. Aggression, territoriality, social structure and relationships, reproductive strategies, hunting, tool use - each of these is given its own chapter, along with topics such as chimp intelligence, life histories, and demography. The authors take care to place their observations within the broader context of research in behavioral ecology, and to compare and contrast their findings with other important work on chimpanzee groups, such as that by Jane Goodall. The book concludes with a summary chapter relating the chimpanzee findings to our understanding of human evolution. Combining careful scientific observation with a store of entertaining anecdotes, this is a lively and readable book. It also succeeds in shedding light on some of the central questions around the evolutionary relationships between the primates, and in particular the affinity between chimpanzees and humans. 'This is a major contribution to the study of the great apes, and a significant addition to debates about human/ape evolution. It has all the makings of a classic monograph.

Author : Michael H. Crawford
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521546974

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Anthropological Genetics by Michael H. Crawford Pdf

Volume detailing the effects of the molecular revolution on anthropological genetics and how it redefined the field.

Author : Paul G. Heltne,Linda A. Marquardt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015050448433

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Understanding Chimpanzees by Paul G. Heltne,Linda A. Marquardt Pdf

Thanks to classic studies such as Jane Goodall's The Chimpanzees of Gombe, we know a great deal about our closest primate relative, but much remains to be discovered about these endlessly fascinating family members. Even their genus name, Pan, taken from the Greek god who represented the spirit of nature, aptly characterizes their elusiveness, for, like nature, chimpanzee behavior is a "giant jigsaw puzzle," as Goodall puts it. This book, a definitive summary of current knowledge about chimpanzees and bonobos, is a significant step toward solving the puzzle. Virtually every major chimpanzee specialist from around the world--Japan, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Africa, the United States--has contributed to this landmark volume. It contains important contributions by Japanese researchers who have been working in Africa for as many years as Goodall and whose work is not readily accessible in the West. Understanding Chimpanzees examines a wide range of topics, including social behavior and ecology in the field, the rich variety of cultural traditions between one population and another in Africa and elsewhere, behavior in captivity, and the incredible cognitive abilities of chimpanzees in language acquisition laboratories. Of special interest is the strong coverage of bonobos (pygmy chimpanzees). The authors also concentrate on conveying a better appreciation of chimpanzee intelligence through the description of various ongoing investigations, particularly ones that examine signing interactions, vocabulary testing and modulation, and symbol acquisition. In addition to the Foreword, Jane Goodall contributes a review of her own work at Gombe, her proposal for a "ChimpanZoo" project, and an update on the status of conservation in Tanzania. The book contains a major section on chimpanzee conservation in captivityand in the wild, documenting the threat to chimpanzee habitat and survival. This work draws from a broad range of disciplines, including ethology, psychology, anatomy, biology, anthropology, conservation, and ecology and will attract readers pursuing ideas in all these fields. Over 100 photographs and drawings illustrate the text, which has been carefully assembled and edited by Paul G. Heltne, Director of the Chicago Academy of Sciences, and Linda A. Marquardt, the editor of Science Learning in the Informal Setting.

Author : Michael Patrick Ghiglieri
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Science
ISBN : 0231055943

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The Chimpanzees of Kibale Forest by Michael Patrick Ghiglieri Pdf

Author : Rebecca K. Smith,William J. Sutherland
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781784270278

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Amphibian Conservation by Rebecca K. Smith,William J. Sutherland Pdf

Amphibian Conservation is the fourth in the series of Synopses of Conservation Evidence, linked to the online resource www.ConservationEvidence.com. This synopsis is part of the Conservation Evidence project and provides a useful resource for conservationists. It forms part of a series designed to promote a more evidence-based approach to biodiversity conservation. Others in the series include bee, bird, farmland and bat conservation and many others are in preparation. Approximately 32% of the 7,164+ amphibian species are currently threatened with extinction and at least 43% of species are declining. Despite this, until recently amphibians and their conservation had received little attention. Although work is now being carried out to conserve many species, often it is not adequately documented. This book brings together and summarises the available scientific evidence and experience relevant to the practical conservation of amphibians. The authors consulted an international group of amphibian experts and conservationists to produce a thorough summary of what is known, or not known, about the effectiveness of amphibian conservation actions across the world. "The book is packed with literature summaries and citations; a veritable information goldmine for graduate students and researchers. It also admirably provides decision makers with a well-researched resource of proven interventions that can be employed to stem/reverse the decline of amphibian populations." -John G Palis, Bulletin of the Chicago Herpetological Society

Author : Esmond Bradley Martin,Chryssee Martin
Publisher : Hamish Hamilton
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015011604033

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Cargoes of the East by Esmond Bradley Martin,Chryssee Martin Pdf

Author : Alejandro Estrada,Paul A. Garber,Mary S. M. Pavelka,LeAndra Luecke
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387258720

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New Perspectives in the Study of Mesoamerican Primates by Alejandro Estrada,Paul A. Garber,Mary S. M. Pavelka,LeAndra Luecke Pdf

The purpose of this volume is to present a comprehensive overview of recent advances in primate field research, ecology, and conservation biology in Mesoamerica. The overall goal of each contribution is to integrate newly collected field data with theoretical perspectives drawn from evolutionary biology, socioecology, biological anthropology, and conservation to identify how our current knowledge of primate behavior and ecology has moved beyond more traditional approaches. A corollary to this, and an important goal of the volume is to identify geographical regions and species for which we continue to lack sufficient information, to develop action plans for future research, and to identify areas for immediate conservation action. Despite many decades of primate research in Mesoamerica, much is still unknown concerning the basic ecology and behavior of these species, demography, current distribution, and conservation status of local populations, and the effectiveness of conservation policies on primate survivorship. Four major areas of research are the focus of the volume: Evolutionary Biology and Biogeography; Population Demography and Ecology; Behavior; and Conservation and Management Policies.

Author : T.S. Stoinski,H. D. Steklis,P.T. Mehlman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 1441943560

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Conservation in the 21st Century: Gorillas as a Case Study by T.S. Stoinski,H. D. Steklis,P.T. Mehlman Pdf

This volume identifies the primary problems faced in conserving wild populations of gorillas throughout Africa, pinpointing new approaches to solving these problems and outlining the increased role that zoos can play in gorilla conservation. It includes the in-depth expertise of field scientists in a variety of disciplines to discuss current conservation threats, novel approaches to conservation, and potential solutions.

Author : Anne E. Russon,Janette Wallis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107018129

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Primate Tourism by Anne E. Russon,Janette Wallis Pdf

This book considers primate tourism as a primate conservation tool, weighing its effects and developing informed guidelines for ongoing and future tourism ventures.

Author : John Hampton
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780702046438

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The ECG In Practice by John Hampton Pdf

".A significant resource of information for medical students and junior medical staff, as well as for those wishing to refresh their knowledge." By Perfusion, Apr 2015 Clinically-orientated with a quick reference list of cardiovascular conditions Builds on the basic knowledge outlined in the classic ECG Made Easy Emphasises the individuality of every ECG and uses full 12-lead ECG recordings to provide a realistic reproduction of the clinical environment. The unique page size allows presentation of all 12-lead ECGs across a single page for clarity. Each chapter begins with a brief account of the relevant history and examination and ends with a short account of what might be done once the ECG has been interpreted. Now integrated throughout the book is text on electrophysiology and electrical devices. With pacemakers and implanted defibrillators now common among patients on general medical take, this material guides the reader in recognising their purpose and making a preliminary analysis of any malfunction.