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World atlas of great apes and their conservation

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World atlas of great apes and their conservation
Non IUCN Publication

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Despite the dedicated efforts of many individuals and organizations, the great apes—our closest living relatives—are on the very edge of extinction. This sweeping 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 lowland gorilla. Created in association with The Great Apes Survival Project (GRASP), this book gives a thorough background on ape 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. 

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Berkeley : University of California Press, 2005
Physical Description: 
456p. : ill., maps
Publication Year: 
2005
ISBN: 
0-520-24633-0

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Language(s): 
English
Record created: 2018/04/30
Record updated: 2020/04/10