Primates of the World

<p><b>The essential illustrated guide to the world's primates</b> <p/>This stunningly illustrated guide to the world's primates covers nearly 300 species from the feather-light and solitary pygmy mouse lemurs of Madagascar--among the smallest primates known to exist--to the regal mountain gorillas of Africa. Organized by region and spanning every family of primates on Earth the book features 72 splendid color plates facing-page descriptions of key features of each family and 86 color distribution maps. <p/><i>Primates of the World</i> also includes concise introductory chapters that discuss the latest findings on primate origins and evolution behavior and adaptations and classification making it the most comprehensive and up-to-date primate guide available.<br></p><ul><li>Covers nearly 300 species and every family of primates worldwide</li><li>Features 72 color plates--the finest illustrations of primates ever produced</li><li>Includes facing-page descriptions for each family and 86 color distribution maps</li><li>The most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the world's primates</li></ul>