The Great Apes: Between Two WorldsNichols's words (along with contributions by Jane Goodall, George B. Schaller, and Mary G. Smith) and 100 of his photos recount a decade of adventure among the apes, including visits to the forests of Africa and Indonesia and to the man-made environments of zoos and research centers. Elegantly produced. Includes a listing of agencies and research projects, but no bibliography. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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Between Two Worlds. live in groups of both males and females , and they're usually peaceable and friendly . Females are on an equal footing with males , and sexual behavior is part of many social interactions - bonobos seem to have ...
Between Two Worlds. live in groups of both males and females , and they're usually peaceable and friendly . Females are on an equal footing with males , and sexual behavior is part of many social interactions - bonobos seem to have ...
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... live in sexually active groups as large as 40. Males weigh about 100 pounds , females 70. Their range is a single rain forest in Zaire , while common chimpanzees exploit more varied habitats . Males , larger than females , can reach 110 ...
... live in sexually active groups as large as 40. Males weigh about 100 pounds , females 70. Their range is a single rain forest in Zaire , while common chimpanzees exploit more varied habitats . Males , larger than females , can reach 110 ...
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... live is divided among Zaire , Uganda , and Rwanda . There has long been trouble here between the Tutsi — the tall ... lives . With all the apes I've seen in the wild , there's nothing that compares to sitting in a glade and watching a ...
... live is divided among Zaire , Uganda , and Rwanda . There has long been trouble here between the Tutsi — the tall ... lives . With all the apes I've seen in the wild , there's nothing that compares to sitting in a glade and watching a ...
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