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Author : Ikki Matsuda,Cyril C. Grueter,Julie A. Teichroeb
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781108421386
Covering colobine biology, behaviour, ecology and conservation, this book summarises current knowledge of this fascinating group of primates.
Author : Glyn Davies,John Oates
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1994-11-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521331536
Colobine monkeys have a unique digestive system, analagous to that of ruminants, which allows them to exploit foliage as a food source. This gives them a niche in Old World forests where they are often the only abundant medium-sized arboreal folivorous mammal. From a possible Miocene origin, Colobine monkeys have radiated into a wide variety of forms inhabiting a range of tropical woodlands in Africa and Asia. Most of the extant species have been subject to long term field studies, but until this book, no synthesis of work on this group has been available. The central theme of is that of adaptive radiation, showing how the special features of colobine anatomy interacted with a range of ecosystems to produce the distinctive species of today. The book discusses parallels with other mammalian groups, and will be of relevance to workers in evolutionary ecology, primatology and tropical ecology.
Author : Katarzyna Nowak,Adrian A. Barnett,Ikki Matsuda
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107134317
A ground breaking study of primates that live in flooded habitats around the world.
Author : Nanda B. Grow,Sharon Gursky-Doyen,Alicia Krzton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781461481751
The basic goal of the volume is to compile the most up to date research on how high altitude affects the behavior, ecology, evolution and conservation status of primates, especially in comparison to lowland populations. Historically, the majority of primate studies have focused on lowland populations. However, as the lowlands have been disappearing, more and more primatologists have begun studying populations located in higher altitudes. High altitude populations are important not only because of their uniqueness, but also because they highlight the range of primate adaptability and the complex variables that are involved in primate evolution. These populations are good examples of how geographic scales result in diversification and/or speciation. Yet, there have been very few papers addressing how this high altitude environment affects the behavior, ecology, and conservation status of these primates.
Author : W. Scott McGraw,Klaus Zuberbühler,Ronald Noë
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139461597
A great deal has been written about primates; however few volumes have focused on an entire community of sympatric monkeys at a single site. Drawing upon diverse sets of data, the authors provide a multi-thematic case study of the entire monkey community of the Taï forest (Ivory Coast). Much of the book explores how the seven monkey species have adapted to hunting pressures from chimpanzees, leopards, crowned eagles and humans. Other themes covered include feeding ecology, social behaviour, positional behaviour and habitat use, vocal communication and conservation. Colour photographs of all species are provided, showing the major behavioural characteristics of each, as little is known about these West African monkeys. This scientifically important volume will be of interest to a broad audience including primatologists, functional anatomists, psychologists, and behavioural ecologists.
Author : Gerard Meurant
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483288505
Primate Adaptation and Evolutionis the only recent text published in this rapidly progressing field. It provides you with an extensive, current survey of the order Primates, both living and fossil. By combining information on primate anatomy, ecology, and behavior with the primate fossil record, this book enables students to study primates from all epochs as a single, viable group. It surveys major primate radiations throughout 65 million years, and provides equal treatment of both living and extinct species. ï Presents a summary of the primate fossils ï Reviews primate evolution ï Provides an introduction to the primate anatomy ï Discusses the features that distinguish the living groups of primates ï Summarizes recent work on primate ecology
Author : Nina G. Jablonski
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9810231318
"producing a nicely bound and printed book, with excellently reproduced illustrations, including colour photographs the publishers' recommended price is more than fair".International Zoo News, 1998"This book is an excellent addition to the conservation biology literature and will be a valuable reference for all university libraries I highly recommend this book to all those who are concerned about the conservation and management of highly endangered Asian primates".Journal of Mammalogy, 1999
Author : Christina J. Campbell
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 884 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105215537056
This volume contains forty-seven original essays by seventy leading researchers, offering an overview of all major areas of primatology. Arranged in six sections, the text begins with an introduction to primatology and a review of the natural history of the major taxonomic groups within the order Primates. It goes on to cover methodologies and research design for both field and captive settings; primate reproduction; primate ecology and conservation and their roles in the daily lives of primates; and such aspects of social behavior and intelligence as communication, learning, and cognition. The volume ends with a concluding chapter by the editors that discuss the future of primatological research.
Author : Barbara Welker
Publisher : Open SUNY Textbooks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1942341415
Where did we come from? What were our ancestors like? Why do we differ from other animals? How do scientists trace and construct our evolutionary history? The Evolution of Our Tribe: Hominini provides answers to these questions and more. The book explores the field of paleoanthropology past and present. Beginning over 65 million years ago, Welker traces the evolution of our species, the environments and selective forces that shaped our ancestors, their physical and cultural adaptations, and the people and places involved with their discovery and study. It is designed as a textbook for a course on Human Evolution but can also serve as an introductory text for relevant sections of courses in Biological or General Anthropology or general interest. It is both a comprehensive technical reference for relevant terms, theories, methods, and species and an overview of the people, places, and discoveries that have imbued paleoanthropology with such fascination, romance, and mystery.
Author : Guy Cowlishaw,Robin Dunbar
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226821177
From the snub-nosed monkeys of China to the mountain gorillas of central Africa, our closest nonhuman relatives are in critical danger worldwide. A recent report, for example, warns that nearly 20 percent of the world's primates may go extinct within the next ten or twenty years. In this book Guy Cowlishaw and Robin Dunbar integrate cutting-edge theoretical advances with practical management priorities to give scientists and policymakers the tools they need to help keep these species from disappearing forever. Primate Conservation Biology begins with detailed overviews of the diversity, life history, ecology, and behavior of primates and the ways these factors influence primate abundance and distribution. Cowlishaw and Dunbar then discuss the factors that put primates at the greatest risk of extinction, especially habitat disturbance and hunting. The remaining chapters present a comprehensive review of conservation strategies and management practices, highlighting the key issues that must be addressed to protect primates for the future.
Author : National Research Council,Commission on Life Sciences,Institute for Laboratory Animal Research,Committee on Well-Being of Nonhuman Primates
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1998-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309176507
A 1985 amendment to the Animal Welfare Act requires those who keep nonhuman primates to develop and follow appropriate plans for promoting the animals' psychological well-being. The amendment, however, provides few specifics. The Psychological Well-Being of Nonhuman Primates recommends practical approaches to meeting those requirements. It focuses on what is known about the psychological needs of primates and makes suggestions for assessing and promoting their well-being. This volume examines the elements of an effective care program--social companionship, opportunities for species-typical activity, housing and sanitation, and daily care routines--and provides a helpful checklist for designing a plan for promoting psychological well-being. The book provides a wealth of specific and useful information about the psychological attributes and needs of the most widely used and exhibited nonhuman primates. Readable and well-organized, it will be welcomed by animal care and use committees, facilities administrators, enforcement inspectors, animal advocates, researchers, veterinarians, and caretakers.
Author : Fred Anapol,Rebecca Z. German,Nina G. Jablonski
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0521143411
This state-of-the-art book on how form is described in primate biology, and its consequences for function and behavior, includes contributions by internationally renowned researchers of quantitative primate evolutionary morphology. Each chapter elaborates upon the analysis of the form-function-behavior triad. The book is unique, therefore, not only in the diversity of the topics discussed, but in the range of levels of biological organization addressed--from cellular morphometrics to the evolution of primate ecology.
Author : Jenny Gray
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781486307005
Well-run modern zoos and aquariums do important research and conservation work and teach visitors about the challenges of animals in the wild and the people striving to save them. They help visitors to consider their impact and think about how they can make a difference. Yet for many there is a sense of disquiet and a lingering question remains – can modern zoos be ethically justified? Zoo Ethics examines the workings of modern zoos and considers the core ethical challenges that face those who choose to hold and display animals in zoos, aquariums or sanctuaries. Using recognised ethical frameworks and case studies of ‘wicked problems’, this book explores the value of animal life and the impacts of modern zoos, including the costs to animals in terms of welfare and the loss of liberty. It also considers the positive welfare and health outcomes of many animals held in zoos, the increased attention and protection for their species in the wild, and the enjoyment and education of the people who visit zoos. A thoughtfully researched work written in a highly readable style, Zoo Ethics will empower students of animal ethics and veterinary sciences, zoo and aquarium professionals and interested zoo visitors to have an informed view of the challenges of compassionate conservation and to develop their own defendable, ethical position.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Biology
ISBN : UCAL:B3835125
Author : Diane K. Brockman,Carel P. van Schaik
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2005-11-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521820693
This book explores how seasonal variation in resource abundance might have driven primate and human evolution.