Zoology: mammals (mammalogy)

The first clearly-illustrated, comparative book on developmental primate skeletal anatomy, focused on the highly informative newborn stage.

A primatologist''s guide to using geographic information systems (GIS); from mapping and field accuracy, to tracking travel routes and the impact of logging.

The first compendium of archaeoprimatological studies, covering past relationships between humans and nonhuman primates across the world.

Presents new insights into speciation through an in-depth analysis of extraordinary chromosomal variation in one species written by leading experts.

Combining personal stories of motivation with new research this book offers a holistic picture of primate conservation in the Anthropocene.

A critical assessment of how evidence in biological anthropology is discovered, collected and interpreted.

The first detailed account of post-copulatory sexual selection and the evolution of reproduction in mammals.

Explores many aspects of the behaviour, genetics, taxonomy and evolution of this genus and its adaptation to multiple environments.

The first book to present the latest discoveries on the behaviour, ecology and evolutionary biology of lorises and pottos.

A ground breaking study of primates that live in flooded habitats around the world.

An engaging account of the research and key findings on Taï chimpanzees to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this project.

The first book to present the latest discoveries on the behaviour, ecology and evolutionary biology of lorises and pottos.

The first detailed account of post-copulatory sexual selection and the evolution of reproduction in mammals.

An engaging account of the research and key findings on Taï chimpanzees to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this project.

Combining personal stories of motivation with new research this book offers a holistic picture of primate conservation in the Anthropocene.

A visually engaging explanation of the neural process underlying various behaviours in species ranging from the simplest organisms to humans.

The first comprehensive reference book ever published on ecology, conservation status and management of all bears species worldwide.

The first comprehensive reference book ever published on ecology, conservation status and management of all bears species worldwide.

A ground breaking study of primates that live in flooded habitats around the world.

A comprehensive reference on the taxonomy and distribution in time and space of all currently recognized southern African fossil mammals.

A comprehensive reference on the taxonomy and distribution in time and space of all currently recognized southern African fossil mammals.

A visually engaging explanation of the neural process underlying various behaviours in species ranging from the simplest organisms to humans.

A crucial, timely synthesis of issues and solutions for the conservation of the world''s seas and marine life.

A crucial, timely synthesis of issues and solutions for the conservation of the world''s seas and marine life.

Covering colobine biology, behaviour, ecology and conservation, this book summarises current knowledge of this fascinating group of primates.

Covering colobine biology, behaviour, ecology and conservation, this book summarises current knowledge of this fascinating group of primates.

The essential guide to successfully designing, conducting and reporting primatological research.

The essential guide to successfully designing, conducting and reporting primatological research.

A comprehensive account of how abiotic and biotic interactions shape patterns of coastal marine biodiversity and ecosystem processes globally.

A comprehensive account of how abiotic and biotic interactions shape patterns of coastal marine biodiversity and ecosystem processes globally.

In this volume, studies of bone growth and development illustrate new methods and insights that enhance the anthropological understanding of skeletal variation.

In this volume, studies of bone growth and development illustrate new methods and insights that enhance the anthropological understanding of skeletal variation.

An introduction to chimpanzee behavior and conservation, synthesizing findings from long-term field studies in the African rainforest belt.

An introduction to chimpanzee behavior and conservation, synthesizing findings from long-term field studies in the African rainforest belt.

An up-to-date portrait of the giraffe, summarising current knowledge on their biology and behaviour along with current conservation efforts.

An up-to-date portrait of the giraffe, summarising current knowledge on their biology and behaviour along with current conservation efforts.

This study, first published in 2000, examines the cultural and ecological causes of the near-extinction of the bison.

This book explains how animals use chemical communication, emphasising the evolutionary context and covering fields from ecology to neuroscience and chemistry.

This book explains how animals use chemical communication, emphasising the evolutionary context and covering fields from ecology to neuroscience and chemistry.

Experts from a range of fields provide the latest authoritative accounts of domestic cat behaviour and their interaction with humans.

Multimodal approach to primate communication with focus on its cognitive foundations and how this relates to theories of language evolution.

Experts from a range of fields provide the latest authoritative accounts of domestic cat behaviour and their interaction with humans.

Multimodal approach to primate communication with focus on its cognitive foundations and how this relates to theories of language evolution.

The first detailed collation of the evolution, ecology and conservation of some of South America''s least-known, and most endangered, primates.

The first detailed collation of the evolution, ecology and conservation of some of South America''s least-known, and most endangered, primates.

A summary of thirty years of Siberian research, presenting evidence from the fossilised remains of herbivorous animals.

A summary of thirty years of Siberian research, presenting evidence from the fossilised remains of herbivorous animals.

Examines the role of playfulness in animal and human development, highlighting its links to creativity and, in turn, to innovation.

Examines the role of playfulness in animal and human development, highlighting its links to creativity and, in turn, to innovation.

The Dusky-footed Wood Rat: A Record of Observations Made on the Hastings Natural History Reservation provides a detailed account of the dusky-footed wood rat, a rodent species studied extensively at the Frances Simes Hastings Natural History Reservation in California.