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Quick ID Guide to Primates of Southern and East Africa

ISBN 
9781775847939
Format 
Paperback
Recommended Price 
R100.00
Published 
January 2022
About the book: 
A new addition to the successful ‘Quick ID guide’ series, Primates is a succinct survey of the features and habits of our closest relatives. Divided into the three main primate groups – great apes, typical monkeys and prosimians (including the bushbabies) – this easy-to-use guide provides pertinent facts, annotated photographs and up-to-date distribution maps to help readers accurately identify the most commonly seen and charismatic primates in the field.
 
Each entry features:
• Full-colour photographs with pointers to diagnostic features
• Size, lifespan, key ID features
• Behavioural characteristics, diet, conservation status and similar species
• Distribution maps
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About the Author
Chris (1950–2024) and Mathilde Stuart are the highly regarded authors of a range of books and mobile applications on African mammals, wildlife and conservation, as well as scientific papers and popular articles. Much of their time has been spent travelling the world, studying wild mammals and promoting their conservation. To find out more, visit www.stuartonnature.com.

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