Encountering gorillas : a chronicle of discovery, exploitation, understanding, and survival /

James L. Newman brings a lifetime of study of Africa to this powerful exploration of the rich and varied interaction between gorillas and humans since earliest contact. Tragically, most free-living gorillas -- facing habitat loss, disease, and poaching -- are now endangered. At the same time, those...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Newman, James L. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham [Maryland] : Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated, [2013]
Temas:
Gorilla > Conservation.
Gorilla > Effect of human beings on.
Gorille > Conservation.
Gorille > Effets de l'homme sur.
NATURE > Animals > Primates.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > Primatology.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introducing gorillas
  • First encounters
  • Hunting gorillas
  • In search of mountain gorillas
  • Knowledge comes to the rescue
  • Famous gorillas
  • The future of the gentle giants.

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