Gorillas

by Fleisher, Paul

ISBN13:
9780761411406
ISBN10:
0761411402
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 2001-01-01
Publisher: Benchmark Books
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Summary

Introduces the study of gorillas with emphasis on their habitat, physical characteristics, social life, intelligence, relationship to humans, and status as an endangered species.

The World of Gorillas

(20)

Mountain Home

Early Contact with Humans

Living Specimens

Changed Perceptions

Origins

(14)

Genetic Controversy

Change Over Time

Place Among Primates

Powerful Bodies

(12)

The Inside Story

Sensing the World

Internal Organs

Arms and Legs, Hands and Feet

Skin and Hair

An Unforgettable Face

Life in the Rain Forest

(22)

Growing Up

Cycle of Life

Feeding

Taking a Rest

Moving and Making Nests

Family Life

Communication

Defense

Intelligence

(12)

The Brain

Solving Problems

Development

Testing Koko

Gorillas and People

(10)

Carl Akeley

Robert Yerkes and Miss Congo

George Schaller

Dian Fossey

Isolated and at Risk

(12)

Loss of Habitat

Logging

Hunters

The Dangers of War

Protecting the Survivors

Glossary

102

(2)

Species Checklist

104

(1)

Further Research

105

(3)

Biblography

108

(1)

Index

109

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