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Annette Lanjouw Gene Eckhart Mountain Gorillas (Hardback)
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- Publication Name
- Mountain Gorillas
- Title
- Mountain Gorillas
- Subtitle
- Biology, Conservation, and Coexistence
- ISBN-10
- 080189011X
- EAN
- 9780801890116
- ISBN
- 9780801890116
- Release Year
- 2009
- Release Date
- 03/09/2009
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Book Title
- Mountain Gorillas : Biology, Conservation, and Coexistence
- Item Length
- 11.1in
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2in
- Genre
- Photography, Nature, Science
- Topic
- Environmental Conservation & Protection, Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, Life Sciences / Zoology / Primatology, Life Sciences / Biology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
- Item Width
- 9.4in
- Item Weight
- 61.3 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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Tucked into one of the most beautiful and conflicted regions of the world are the last of the mountain gorillas. These apes have survived centuries of human encroachment into their habitat and range and decades of intense conflict and violence. The remaining 720 mountain gorillas exist in a fragile habitat, nestled in an area torn by human interests and needs for land, water, and minerals. With captivating photography and the most recent scientific research, Mountain Gorillas takes you deep into the montane rain forests of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to reveal the complex story of the mountain gorillas of the Virunga Volcanos and Bwindi. Gene Eckhart and Annette Lanjouw reveal how humankind affects the gorillas and their habitat, detail the innovative conservation and education efforts undertaken by governments and nongovernmental organizations, and explain how ecotourism and other conservation-focused enterprises support efforts to protect the two mountain gorilla populations. This perfect blend of intimate photography, thought-provoking scholarship, and engaging stories demonstrates the inexorable ties among the animals, environment, and peoples of the region, and makes clear why the continued existence of the Virunga and Bwindi gorillas is so important. Mountain Gorillas features stunning photos and four appendices documenting key biological and ecological information, habitat vegetation, milestones in mountain gorilla conservation, and travel information.''The survival of mountain gorillas depends wholly on our knowledge, interest, and compassion, forever. This book, with its vivid photographs, brings us up-to-date on the plight and the promise of mountain gorilla conservation.''--George Schaller, Wildlife Conservation Society''This book is a 'must read' for anyone wishing to delve below the surface on the subject of mountain gorilla conservation. It is simply the best treatise of the subject I have ever seen--and is beautifully punctuated with striking photographs. Eckhart and Lanjouw have given us the next best thing to being there!''--Mark Nolting, President of the Africa Adventure Company and author of Africa's Top Wildlife Countries''Every visit I ever had with mountain gorillas ended in tears. My emotions exploded as I drove away with my back to the silhouette of the Virunga volcanoes. I was always given more by the gorillas, the trackers, and researchers than I could ever find a way to give back with my photographs. Gene Eckhart and Annette Lanjouw's new book brings me home again, reminding us all of the world treasure that exists so tenuously in this one spot on our fragile planet.''--Michael ''Nick'' Nichols, National Geographic Magazine
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN-10
080189011x
ISBN-13
9780801890116
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5038735509
Product Key Features
Book Title
Mountain Gorillas : Biology, Conservation, and Coexistence
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Environmental Conservation & Protection, Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, Life Sciences / Zoology / Primatology, Life Sciences / Biology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Photography, Nature, Science
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
11.1in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
9.4in
Item Weight
61.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ql737.P96e35
Reviews
"Gorgeous photography by Gene Eckhart makes this book a must-have." -- Ian Paulsen, Bird Booker Report, Eckhart and Lanjouw target a larger audience of laypeople who would never read advanced scientific publications on mountain gorillas, but who are curious about their natural history and status. The superb color photography, unmatched in other books, will certainly appeal to general readers., "Eckhart and Lanjouw target a larger audience of laypeople who would never read advanced scientific publications on mountain gorillas, but who are curious about their natural history and status. The superb color photography, unmatched in other books, will certainly appeal to general readers." -- Choice
Table of Content
Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. The Susa Group: Face to Face in the Land of the Great Apes Chapter 2. Evolution and Classifi cation Chapter 3. Growing Up in a Group Chapter 4. The Dynamics of Group Formation Chapter 5. The Hierarchy Chapter 6. The Male-Male Relationship Chapter 7. The Female-Female Relationship Chapter 8. The Male-Female Relationship Chapter 9. The Daily Cycle Chapter 10. Feeding Habits Gorilla Gallery Chapter 11.The Majestic Montane Rain Forests Chapter 12. The Clearing of the Forest Chapter 13. The Impact of Colonialism Chapter 14. Life in a War Zone Chapter 15. Making a Living Chapter 16. The Business of Mountain Gorillas Chapter 17. Conservation: The Early Years Chapter 18. New Threats, New Ideas, and Alternative Approaches Chapter 19. A Natural Evolution to a Regional Approach Chapter 20. Partners in Conservation--Building for the Future Chapter 21. Morning of Hope Afterword. A Call to Action Appendixes A. Organizations B. Travel Resources C. Milestones in Mountain Gorilla Conservation D. Vegetation Documentation Acronyms and Abbreviations Sources and Suggested Reading Index
Copyright Date
2008
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2008-006465
Dewey Decimal
599.884
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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