primates

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primates

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uncovering our earliest ancestor
2009
Details the discovery of a forty-seven-million-year-old Darwinius fossil known as Ida, and discusses what scientists have learned from studying it.

Monkeys & apes

based on the television series, Wild wild world of animals
1976
Discusses the evolution, physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of gorillas, chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, marmosets, and other primates. Includes excerpts about these animals from the writings of famous authors.

Monkeys and other primates

2006
Presents an introduction to monkeys, and other primates, in simple text with illustrations, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior.

Lemurs

1999
Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and world distribution of lemurs.

Tamarins

2012
Discover the unique qualities of the genus squirrel-sized Central and South American monkey.

Spider monkeys

2012
Discover the life cycle, behaviors, and diets of the rain forest native spider monkey.

Rhesus monkeys

2012
Discover the habitats, diet, and life cycle of the adaptable and intelligent monkey from Asia.

Proboscis monkeys

2012
Discover the life cycle, behaviors, and diets of the endangered monkey from the jungles in Borneo.

Gorillas

2000
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior of the gorilla.

The science of primates

2001
Photographs and text provide information about primates to young readers, discussing the physical characteristics of primates, their life cycles, types, homes, and behaviors. Includes suggested activities, a glossary, index, and list of related Web sites.

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