The New World Primates: Adaptive Radiation and the Evolution of Social Behavior, Languages, and Intelligence

by Martin Moynihan

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The New World primates have radiated widely in tropical America, evolving a variety of adaptations to cope with different ways of life. This comparative survey examines many species. Some are highly specialized in unique ways; others have paralleled the lemurs of Madagascar or the monkeys and apes of Africa and Asia. The author's emphasis is on natural history, behavior, and ecology. Topics include geographical distributions, habitat preferences,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0691081689

ISBN13:9780691081687

Release Date:May 1976

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:274 Pages

Weight:1.12 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 5.8" x 8.8"

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