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Orangutans, Wizards of the Rain Forest

Orangutans, Wizards of the Rain Forest

by Anne E. Russon

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

An illustrated introduction to orangutans as written by a psychologist and primatologist specializing in the Red Ape. Covering scientific history, habitat and behavior, Russon offers a good overview of Asia's only great ape for the general reader. She concludes with a call for redoubling conservation efforts. The text is much enhanced by 100 color photos.  (BST52, $24.95)

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