A brief introduction to the monkeys in the world's tropical forests. Includes the members of the pre-monkeys, true monkeys, new and old world monkeys, and the great apes.
Describes the habits and way of life of the timber wolf, coyote, and fox; discusses common misconceptions about these animals; and explains the need for protecting them.
Describes some of the ways, other than instinct, that animals learn including imitation, trial and error, exploring, playing, and imprinting. Also discusses some achievements in teaching animals sign language.
Describes the habits and way of life of the timber wolf, coyote, and fox; discusses common misconceptions about these animals; and explains the need for protecting them.
The author treats the migrational habits of "birds, from robins to penguins, bees, ants, butterflies, bats, caribou, fishes, turtles, seals and whales on their annual shuttles"--Publisher's note.