| Faces in the Forest: The Endangered Muriqui Monkeys of Brazil Contributor(s): Strier, Karen B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0674290089 ISBN-13: 9780674290082 Publisher: Harvard University Press OUR PRICE: $37.62 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1999 Annotation: The woolly spider monkey, or muriqui, is one of the most threatened primate species in the world. Because of deforestation in their natural habitat--the Atlantic coastal forests of southeastern Brazil--the muriquis are confined to less than 3 percent of their original range. As of 1987, there were only a dozen forest fragments known to support a total muriqui population of about 500. As of 1998, at least 20 forests are known to support at least 1,000 muriquis. This book traces the natural history of the muriqui from its scientific discovery in 1806 to its current, highly endangered status. Karen Strier provides a case study of this scientifically important primate species by balancing field research and ecological issues. Through her accessible presentation, readers gain a broad understanding of primate behavior and tropical conservation. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Primatology |
| Dewey: 599.858 |
| LCCN: 98055189 |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 6.1" W x 9.23" (0.62 lbs) 170 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
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| Publisher Description: The woolly spider monkey, or muriqui, is one of the most threatened primate species in the world. Because of deforestation in their natural habitat--the Atlantic coastal forests of southeastern Brazil--the muriquis are confined to less than 3 percent of their original range. As of 1987, there were only a dozen forest fragments known to support a total muriqui population of about 500. As of 1998, at least 20 forests are known to support at least 1,000 muriquis. This book traces the natural history of the muriqui from its scientific discovery in 1806 to its current, highly endangered status. Karen Strier provides a case study of this scientifically important primate species by balancing field research and ecological issues. Through her accessible presentation, readers gain a broad understanding of primate behavior and tropical conservation. |
Contributor Bio(s): Strier, Karen B.: - Karen B. Strier is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. |