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Walking with the Great Apes
Author: Sy Montgomery
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Published: 2009-08-25
Total Pages: 282
ISBN-13: 1603582444
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →2017 is the 50th anniversary of The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda. Three astounding women scientists have in recent years 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 Fossey died in 1985 defending the mountain gorillas of Rwanda; and Biruté Galdikas lives in intimate proximity to the orangutans of Borneo. All three began their work as protégées of the great Anglo-African archeologist Louis Leakey, and each spent years in the field, allowing the apes to become their familiars--and ultimately waging battles to save them from extinction in the wild. Their combined accomplishments have been mind-blowing, as Goodall, Fossey, and Galdikas forever changed how we think of our closest evolutionary relatives, of ourselves, and of how to conduct good science. From the personal to the primate, Sy Montgomery--acclaimed author of The Soul of an Octopus and The Good Good Pig--explores the science, wisdom, and living experience of three of the greatest scientists of the twentieth century.
Walking With the Great Apes
Author: Sy Montgomery
Publisher: Turtleback
Published: 1991-01
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9780785702832
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Studies the work and unique methods of three women scientists who contributed to understanding chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, and orangutans
Primates
Great Ape Odyssey
Author: Dr. Birute Mary Galdikas
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 2005-05-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780810955752
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →One of the world's leading experts on orangutans--and one of famed anthropologist and archaeologist Dr. Louis Leakey's three "angels," an elite trio of scientists consisting of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Galdikas--shares her knowledge of the great apes.
Primates
All Apes Great and Small
Author: Biruté M.F. Galdikas
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2006-04-11
Total Pages: 298
ISBN-13: 0306474611
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Many of the papers in this volume were first presented at the Third International Great Apes of the World Conference, held July 3-6, 1998 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. The editors of this volume, the first in a two-volume series, are world renowned, having dedicated most of their lives to the study of great apes. The world's premiere primatologists, ethologists, and anthropologists present the most recent research on both captive and free-ranging African great apes. These scientists, through deep personal commitment and sacrifice, have expanded their knowledge of chimpanzees, bonobos, and gorillas. With forests disappearing, many of these studies will never be duplicated. This volume, and all in the Developments in Primatology book series, aim to broaden and deepen the understanding of this valuable cause.
Dian Fossey
Author: Robin Santos Doak
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2015-08-13
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 140628341X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book takes an engaging look at the work of ground-breaking conservationist, Dian Fossey, and her work with mountain gorillas. It covers Fossey's inspiration, her methods, findings, and the impact of her work in Africa.
Jane Goodall
Author: Meg Greene
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2005-08-30
Total Pages: 170
ISBN-13: 0313015015
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Even as a young girl, Jane Goodall was fascinated with animals. As she grew older, she would have the opportunity to begin her research on chimpanzees under the guidance of notable anthropologist Louis Leakey. With Leakey's encouragement and support, Goodall pursued her Ph.D. and began research at the Gombe Stream Reserve in Tanzania. It was there that she would make significant discoveries regarding chimpanzee behaviors. These discoveries, along with her tireless efforts for conservation, have led to numerous awards during her career of over 40 years. Goodall's life is revealed from her earlier days growing up in England and the influence of her mother, to her experiences living and observing chimpanzees in Africa, and her undying efforts to promote conservation of wildlife. A timeline lists important events in her life, and a bibliography of print and electronic sources provides suggested readings for students and general readers.
The Great Apes
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Published: 1993
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Nichols'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
