primates

Describes how a strain of lethal virus showed up in 1989 at a Virginia laboratory, and relates the efforts of a military biohazard SWAT team to identify and contain the virus.

Presents the physical characteristics, habitat, diet, breeding habits, and a variety of other information about primates.

Discover the life cycle, behaviors, and diets of the endangered monkey named for its distinctive calls.

Introduces the physical characteristics and behavior of various primates, including the mountain gorilla, bushbaby, and mandrill.

Contains an in-depth look at monkeys and apes, and includes information on physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, behavior, family life, and environmental threats--including those posed by humans. Includes full-color artwork and photography, maps, comprehensive glossary and index.

Introduces primates from around the world, including the loris, snow monkey, pigmy marmoset, and gibbon.

Describes the physical appearance, environment, reproduction, and methods of survival of the galago.

Presents the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various members of the ape family and examines their similarities to and differences from human beings.

Examines the characteristics of small primates including lemurs, slow lorises, and monkeys and provides information on the primate family, their individual habitats, their diets, and their communities.