
Covering nearly 300 species, this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide takes a close look at every branch of the primate family around the world, from tiny nocturnal mouse lemurs in Madagascar, to graceful langurs in India & majestic gorillas in Africa. It examines the evolutionary links between them & the way in which they live & interact, assesses their prospects for survival & provides intriguing details of their daily lives. Detailed charts, distribution maps & superb colour photographs feature throughout the book. Also covered are the crises in primate populations & ongoing efforts to combat threats posed by climate change, loss of habitat & human intervention.