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9781432958664

Orangutans

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  • ISBN13:

    9781432958664

  • ISBN10:

    1432958666

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2012-01-01
  • Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree

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Summary

Orangutans explores the fascinating world of primates. The title includes information about classification, habitats, adaptations, food chains, behavior, and intelligence. Readers will also learn about the threats these creatures face, how they can help p

Author Biography

Buffy Silverman enjoys learning and writing about animals. As a child, she was a frequent visitor to the monkey house at her local zoo. After writing about orangutans, she hopes to watch nonhuman primates in the wild. Michael Bright, a graduate of the University of London, is a Chartered Biologist and member of the Society of Biology. He is the author of over 100 books, both for children and adults, on natural history, biology, and the environment. He was also a director and producer for many years with the BBC's , Natural History Unit.

Table of Contents

What Are Primates?p. 4
What Are Orangutans?p. 8
How Are Orangutans Classified?p. 10
Where Do Orangutans Live?p. 12
What Adaptations Help Orangutans Survive?p. 14
What Do Orangutans Eat?p. 18
What Is an Orangutan's Life Cycle?p. 20
How Do Orangutans Behave?p. 24
How Intelligent Are Orangutans?p. 30
What Threats Do Orangutans Face?p. 34
How Can People Help Orangutans?p. 38
What Does the Future Hold for Orangutans?p. 42
Orangutan Profilep. 44
Glossaryp. 46
Find Out Morep. 47
Indexp. 48
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