Evolution, Ecology and Conservation of Lorises and Pottos Hardback
Edited by K. A. I. (Oxford Brookes University) Nekaris, Anne M. (Duquesne University, Pittsburgh) Burrows
Part of the Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology series
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Furry and wide-eyed, lorises and pottos are small, nocturnal primates inhabiting African, Asian and Southeast Asian tropical and subtropical forests.
Their likeable appearance, combined with their unusual adaptations - from a marked reduction of the tail to their mostly slow, deliberate locomotion, powerful grasping and, in some species, a venomous bite - has led to a significant rise in research interest in the family Lorisidae over the last decade.
Furthermore, lorises in particular have featured frequently in international media largely due to illegal trade, for example as pets.
This is the first volume to present a full picture of the breadth of research being undertaken on lorisids to aid future studies as well as conservation efforts.
Focusing on five key topics: evolutionary biology, ecomorphology, behavioural ecology, captive management and conservation, this book is a vital read for graduate students and researchers in primatology, biological anthropology, evolutionary biology, animal behaviour and conservation.
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- Pages:510 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:19/03/2020
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- Pages:510 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
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- Publication Date:19/03/2020
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- ISBN:9781108429023