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The Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary

A True Story of Resilience and Recovery

by Andrew Westoll ...

The "moving" true story of a woman fighting to give a group of chimpanzees a second chance at life ( People).In 1997, Gloria Grow started a sanctuary for chimps retired from biomedical research on her farm outside Montreal. For the indomitable Gloria, caring for thirteen great apes is like presiding over a maximum-security prison, a Zen sanctuary, an old folks' home, and a New York deli during the ... Read more

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The "moving" true story of a woman fighting to give a group of chimpanzees a second chance at life ( People).In 1997, Gloria Grow started a sanctuary for chimps retired from biomedical research on her farm outside Montreal. For the indomitable Gloria, caring for thirteen great apes is like presiding over a maximum-security prison, a Zen sanctuary, an old folks' home, and a New York deli during the
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Among the Great Apes

Adventures on the Trail of Our Closest Relatives

by Paul Raffaele ...

"Raffaele spins riveting tales of his mission to visit every species and subspecies of great ape in its natural habitat." — Discover magazineAward winning adventure journalist Paul Raffaele's Among the Great Apes is the first book in over a decade—and possibly the last ever—to take its readers into the lives of our charismatic cousins in their native habitats. Humans have long felt a deep ... Read more

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"Raffaele spins riveting tales of his mission to visit every species and subspecies of great ape in its natural habitat." — Discover magazineAward winning adventure journalist Paul Raffaele's Among the Great Apes is the first book in over a decade—and possibly the last ever—to take its readers into the lives of our charismatic cousins in their native habitats. Humans have long felt a deep
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Monkeys!

Cute pictures of monkeys, chimps, and other primates!

by Gina Jarvis ...

Series series Pictures of Cute Animals
Cute pictures of monkeys, nothing more!Full color photographs of cute monkeys, chimps, and other primates!These pictures look great on color tablets and other devices! ... Read more

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Cute pictures of monkeys, nothing more!Full color photographs of cute monkeys, chimps, and other primates!These pictures look great on color tablets and other devices!
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Walking with the Great Apes

Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, Biruté Galdikas

by Sy Montgomery ...

The author of The Soul of an Octopus explores the science, wisdom, and lives of 3 legendary 20th-century female primatologists: Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas.Three astounding women scientists have penetrated the jungles of Africa and Borneo to observe, nurture, and defend humanity’s closest cousins. Jane Goodall has worked with the chimpanzees of Gombe for nearly 50 years; Diane ... Read more

$16.99 USD

The author of The Soul of an Octopus explores the science, wisdom, and lives of 3 legendary 20th-century female primatologists: Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas.Three astounding women scientists have penetrated the jungles of Africa and Borneo to observe, nurture, and defend humanity’s closest cousins. Jane Goodall has worked with the chimpanzees of Gombe for nearly 50 years; Diane
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Nim Chimpsky

The Chimp Who Would Be Human

by Elizabeth Hess ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNow Elizabeth Hess’s unforgettable biography is the inspiration for Project Nim, a riveting new documentary directed by James Marsh and produced by Simon Chinn, the Oscar-winning team known for Man on Wire. Hess, a consultant on the film, says, “Getting a call from James Marsh and Simon Chinn is an author’s dream. Project Nim is nothing short of amazing.”**Could an ... Read more

$10.99 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNow Elizabeth Hess’s unforgettable biography is the inspiration for Project Nim, a riveting new documentary directed by James Marsh and produced by Simon Chinn, the Oscar-winning team known for Man on Wire. Hess, a consultant on the film, says, “Getting a call from James Marsh and Simon Chinn is an author’s dream. Project Nim is nothing short of amazing.”**Could an
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Behemoth

The History of the Elephant in America

by Ronald B. Tobias ...

In the two hundred years since their arrival in America, elephants have worked on farms, mills, mines, and railroads, in Hollywood, and in professional baseball. They've contributed to the national discourse on civil rights, immigration, politics, and capitalism. They became so deeply ingrained in the American way that they were once accorded the rights of American citizenship, including the right ... Read more

$6.99 USD

In the two hundred years since their arrival in America, elephants have worked on farms, mills, mines, and railroads, in Hollywood, and in professional baseball. They've contributed to the national discourse on civil rights, immigration, politics, and capitalism. They became so deeply ingrained in the American way that they were once accorded the rights of American citizenship, including the right
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Walking With Gorillas

The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet

by Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka ...

An Inspiring Memoir, for Fans of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Frans De WaalIn her enchanting memoir, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, tells the remarkable story from her animal-loving childhood to her career protecting endangered mountain gorillas and other wild animals. She is also the defender of people as a groundbreaking promoter of human public health and an ... Read more

$9.99 USD

An Inspiring Memoir, for Fans of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Frans De WaalIn her enchanting memoir, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, tells the remarkable story from her animal-loving childhood to her career protecting endangered mountain gorillas and other wild animals. She is also the defender of people as a groundbreaking promoter of human public health and an
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Jane Goodall: 50 Years at Gombe

A Tribute to the Five Decades of Wildlife Research, Education, and Conservation

by Jane Goodall ...

A photo-filled account of a half century working with chimpanzees in East Africa by the renowned primatologist.Produced in honor of the field site's fiftieth anniversary, Jane Goodall: fifty Years at Gombe is a compelling pictorial tribute to Dr. Goodall's life, her studies of chimpanzee behavior, and her unflagging efforts to motivate people to make this world a better place. With photographs and ... Read more

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A photo-filled account of a half century working with chimpanzees in East Africa by the renowned primatologist.Produced in honor of the field site's fiftieth anniversary, Jane Goodall: fifty Years at Gombe is a compelling pictorial tribute to Dr. Goodall's life, her studies of chimpanzee behavior, and her unflagging efforts to motivate people to make this world a better place. With photographs and
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Thanking the Monkey

Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals

by Karen Dawn ...

The animal rights movement has reached a tipping point. No longer a fringe extremist cause, it has become a social concern that leading members of society endorse and young people embrace. From Michael Vick's dog fighting scandal to CNN’s airing of the eye-opening film Blackfish, animal rights issues have hit the headlines—and are being championed by students and senators, pop stars and producers, ... Read more

$7.99 USD

The animal rights movement has reached a tipping point. No longer a fringe extremist cause, it has become a social concern that leading members of society endorse and young people embrace. From Michael Vick's dog fighting scandal to CNN’s airing of the eye-opening film Blackfish, animal rights issues have hit the headlines—and are being championed by students and senators, pop stars and producers,
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Planet Without Apes

by Craig Stanford ...

Planet Without Apes demands that we consider whether we can live with the consequences of wiping our closest relatives off the face of the Earth. Leading primatologist Craig Stanford warns that extinction of the great apes—chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans—threatens to become a reality within just a few human generations. We are on the verge of losing the last links to our ... Read more

$20.78 USD

Planet Without Apes demands that we consider whether we can live with the consequences of wiping our closest relatives off the face of the Earth. Leading primatologist Craig Stanford warns that extinction of the great apes—chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans—threatens to become a reality within just a few human generations. We are on the verge of losing the last links to our
... Read more
30-Second Zoology

The 50 most fundamental categories and concepts from the study of animal life

by Mark Fellowes ...

Series series 30-Second
Learn all you need to know about the ecosystems, animals and environments which make up life on Earth in this simple, handy, and informative guide!Endowed with abundant water, extraordinary ecoystems, varied climates and biomes, our planet is teeming with creatures, great and small.What produced this rich diversity? How have so many species formed, evolved and adapted? What effects are huma... ... Read more

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Learn all you need to know about the ecosystems, animals and environments which make up life on Earth in this simple, handy, and informative guide!Endowed with abundant water, extraordinary ecoystems, varied climates and biomes, our planet is teeming with creatures, great and small.What produced this rich diversity? How have so many species formed, evolved and adapted? What effects are huma...
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De reis van onze genen

Onze geschiedenis en die van onze voorouders

Translated by Ronnie Boley ...

by Johannes Krause, Thomas Trappe ...

Waar komen we vandaan? Wie zijn wij? Wat onderscheidt ons van anderen? Sinds zijn ontstaan trok de mens vanuit Afrika over de hele wereld, ook naar Europa. Tot voor kort was de geschiedenis van de oermens nog in nevelen gehuld, maar met nieuwe methodes uit de archeogenetica komen tal van nieuwe inzichten boven tafel. Johannes Krause en Thomas Trappe nemen je mee terug in de tijd, over ... Read more

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Waar komen we vandaan? Wie zijn wij? Wat onderscheidt ons van anderen? Sinds zijn ontstaan trok de mens vanuit Afrika over de hele wereld, ook naar Europa. Tot voor kort was de geschiedenis van de oermens nog in nevelen gehuld, maar met nieuwe methodes uit de archeogenetica komen tal van nieuwe inzichten boven tafel. Johannes Krause en Thomas Trappe nemen je mee terug in de tijd, over
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Almost Us: Portraits Of The Apes

by William H. Calvin ...

Apes look and act far more like humans than other animals. Apes are super apes, just as apes are super monkeys. Portraits of the apes provide some glimpses into our closest cousins. ... Read more

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Apes look and act far more like humans than other animals. Apes are super apes, just as apes are super monkeys. Portraits of the apes provide some glimpses into our closest cousins.
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Saving Chimpanzees - A Man On A Rescue Mission

by Eugene Cussons ...

Genetically, the chimpanzee is humankind's closest relative in the animal kingdom. Yet in recent times humans have shown scant regard for the welfare of their intelligent cousin. Conflicts and endemic poverty across their range have decimated wild chimpanzee populations and they are today a seriously endangered species. Destruction of their habitat and the bush meat trade have disrupted their ... Read more

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Genetically, the chimpanzee is humankind's closest relative in the animal kingdom. Yet in recent times humans have shown scant regard for the welfare of their intelligent cousin. Conflicts and endemic poverty across their range have decimated wild chimpanzee populations and they are today a seriously endangered species. Destruction of their habitat and the bush meat trade have disrupted their
... Read more
The Mystery of the Iatt Lake Monster-Revealed!

Squatchland - The Dartigo Creek Valley Project

by David Hollis ...

In the least populated and most rural parish in Louisiana, the author chose to retreat from the world. After experiencing deaths of two close family members and then experiencing flooding, David decided to get away and experience nature to heal. That is when he discovered a tribe of Bigfoots. After having a violent encounter initially with them, David gained their respect and friendship. He ... Read more

$8.09 USD

In the least populated and most rural parish in Louisiana, the author chose to retreat from the world. After experiencing deaths of two close family members and then experiencing flooding, David decided to get away and experience nature to heal. That is when he discovered a tribe of Bigfoots. After having a violent encounter initially with them, David gained their respect and friendship. He
... Read more
Au-Delà des Frontières Humaines : Une Exploration de l'Intelligence Animale

Les Merveilles Cachées de l'Intelligence Animale

by YVES SITBON ...

Dans ce livre, plongez dans le fascinant royaume de la cognition animale. Explorez les méandres des forêts avec les Grands Singes, plongez dans les océans avec les Dauphins, parcourez les plaines aux côtés des Éléphants, et observez le ciel avec les Corbeaux et les Corneilles. Ce voyage éclairant révèle les capacités étonnantes des animaux qui ont évolué aux côtés de l'humanité.À travers des ... Read more

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Dans ce livre, plongez dans le fascinant royaume de la cognition animale. Explorez les méandres des forêts avec les Grands Singes, plongez dans les océans avec les Dauphins, parcourez les plaines aux côtés des Éléphants, et observez le ciel avec les Corbeaux et les Corneilles. Ce voyage éclairant révèle les capacités étonnantes des animaux qui ont évolué aux côtés de l'humanité.À travers des
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Saving Manno

What a Baby Chimp Taught Me About Making the World a Better Place

by Spencer Sekyer ...

An inspiring and uplifting memoir about one small-town teacher’s eye-opening travels around the world and his relentless efforts to rescue a chimp in danger.As a child, Spencer Sekyer’s world was a simple one. He grew up in a small town, where many of his days were spent hunting in the woods and pursuing his dream of becoming a professional athlete. But when his athletic career ended, he found ... Read more

$12.99 USD

An inspiring and uplifting memoir about one small-town teacher’s eye-opening travels around the world and his relentless efforts to rescue a chimp in danger.As a child, Spencer Sekyer’s world was a simple one. He grew up in a small town, where many of his days were spent hunting in the woods and pursuing his dream of becoming a professional athlete. But when his athletic career ended, he found
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Wildlife Rescue

As America's #1 Wildlife Techniques Manual You'll Be Surprise To Discover Must Read Information About Wildlife Heroes, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Art, Wildlife Science Connecting Research With Management and Wildlife Rehabilitation

by Sonia Teller ...

With this top-rated wildlife resue guide you'll will learn about wildlife heroes, wildlife management, wildlife art, wildlife science connecting research with management, wildlife management, wildlife rehabilitation and more. ... Read more

$2.69 USD

With this top-rated wildlife resue guide you'll will learn about wildlife heroes, wildlife management, wildlife art, wildlife science connecting research with management, wildlife management, wildlife rehabilitation and more.
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Essential Safari Handbook

by morycah ...

The Essential Safari Handbook: What You Need to Know Before You GoAre you ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime? The Essential Safari Handbook is your ultimate guide to planning an unforgettable safari in Africa. Whether you're a first-time traveler or a seasoned explorer, this book will equip you with all the essential information to make the most of your safari experience.Inside, you'll ... Read more

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The Essential Safari Handbook: What You Need to Know Before You GoAre you ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime? The Essential Safari Handbook is your ultimate guide to planning an unforgettable safari in Africa. Whether you're a first-time traveler or a seasoned explorer, this book will equip you with all the essential information to make the most of your safari experience.Inside, you'll
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Mümmelmann: Ein Tierbuch

by Hermann Löns ...

Entdecken Sie das Leben aus der Perspektive der faszinierendsten Bewohner unserer Wälder und Felder. In diesen einfühlsamen und meisterhaft erzählten Tiergeschichten werden die Instinkte, Überlebenskämpfe und familiären Bande wilder Kreaturen lebendig gemacht. Ohne vermenschlichenden Kitsch entsteht ein authentisches, spannendes Porträt der Natur, das gleichermaßen lehrreich und emotional ... Read more

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Entdecken Sie das Leben aus der Perspektive der faszinierendsten Bewohner unserer Wälder und Felder. In diesen einfühlsamen und meisterhaft erzählten Tiergeschichten werden die Instinkte, Überlebenskämpfe und familiären Bande wilder Kreaturen lebendig gemacht. Ohne vermenschlichenden Kitsch entsteht ein authentisches, spannendes Porträt der Natur, das gleichermaßen lehrreich und emotional
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Evolutionary Cell Processes in Primates

Bone, Brains, and Muscle, Volume I

Edited by M. Kathleen Pitirri, Joan T. Richtsmeier ...

Series series Evolutionary Cell Biology
Many complex traits define the human condition, including encephalization and bipedalism. The specific molecular signals and cellular processes producing these traits are the result of dramatic evolutionary change. At the same time, conservation of many of these developmental programs underlie both structure and function. Novel methodologies and techniques allow analysis of the collective behavior ... Read more

$62.09 USD

Many complex traits define the human condition, including encephalization and bipedalism. The specific molecular signals and cellular processes producing these traits are the result of dramatic evolutionary change. At the same time, conservation of many of these developmental programs underlie both structure and function. Novel methodologies and techniques allow analysis of the collective behavior
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In the Kingdom of Gorillas

The Quest to Save Rwanda's Mountain Gorillas

by Bill Weber, Amy Vedder ...

From the founders of the world-famous Mountain Gorilla Project, an empowering account of their efforts to save the mountain gorilla in Rwanda and how they succeeded—even in the midst of a horrendous civil war.In 1978, when Dr. Bill Weber and Dr. Amy Vedder arrived in Rwanda to study mountain gorillas with Dian Fossey, the gorilla population was teetering toward extinction. Poaching was rampant, ... Read more

$13.99 USD

From the founders of the world-famous Mountain Gorilla Project, an empowering account of their efforts to save the mountain gorilla in Rwanda and how they succeeded—even in the midst of a horrendous civil war.In 1978, when Dr. Bill Weber and Dr. Amy Vedder arrived in Rwanda to study mountain gorillas with Dian Fossey, the gorilla population was teetering toward extinction. Poaching was rampant,
... Read more
Manipulative Monkeys

The Capuchins of Lomas Barbudal

by Susan Perry ...

With their tonsured heads, white faces, and striking cowls, the monkeys might vaguely resemble the Capuchin monks for whom they were named. How they act is something else entirely. They climb onto each other’s shoulders four deep to frighten enemies. They test friendship by sticking their fingers up one another’s noses. They often nurse—but sometimes kill—each other’s offspring. They use sex as a ... Read more

$24.29 USD

With their tonsured heads, white faces, and striking cowls, the monkeys might vaguely resemble the Capuchin monks for whom they were named. How they act is something else entirely. They climb onto each other’s shoulders four deep to frighten enemies. They test friendship by sticking their fingers up one another’s noses. They often nurse—but sometimes kill—each other’s offspring. They use sex as a
... Read more
Primates

Quick ID Guide to Africa’s great apes, true monkeys and their relatives

by Chris Stuart, Mathilde Stuart ...

A new addition to the successful ‘Quick ID guide’ series, Primates is a succinct survey of the features and habits of our closest relatives. Divided into the three main primate groups – great apes, typical monkeys and prosimians (including the bushbabies) – this easy-to-use guide provides pertinent facts, annotated photographs and up-to-date distribution maps to help readers accurately identify ... Read more

$4.04 USD

A new addition to the successful ‘Quick ID guide’ series, Primates is a succinct survey of the features and habits of our closest relatives. Divided into the three main primate groups – great apes, typical monkeys and prosimians (including the bushbabies) – this easy-to-use guide provides pertinent facts, annotated photographs and up-to-date distribution maps to help readers accurately identify
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