Ian Redmond Knihy

Sloni a jejich svět jsou pro nás exotickým tajemstvím. Prostřednictvím vynikajících barevných fotografií a zasvěceného průvodního textu máme možnost do tohoto světa proniknout. O afrických a asijských slonech se dozvíme desítky téměř neuvěřitelných věcí. Poznáme původ těchto zvířat, jejich tělesnou stavbu, chování a neobyčejnou inteligenci, ale i tradice, které se k těmto tlustokožcům vážou v lidských dějinách. Tím více doceníme nebezpečí, které slonům v současné době hrozí.

Objevte fascinující svět goril a ostatních primátů – jejich společenský život...

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"Apes, monkeys, lemurs -- and other family members." The Primate Family Tree is a beautiful and comprehensive resource on the subject of our animal relatives. Readers will find an abundance of up-to-date facts, review the latest research and conservation efforts, and discover the remarkable characteristics that all primates -- including humans -- share. The book is structured according to the four main branches of the primate family tree and contains expert information on the natural history, characteristics and behavior of over 250 species, along with maps showing the ranges of the species. Some of the topics covered are: Definition of a primate Darwin's big idea, anthropological theories, DNA The structure of the primate family tree Distribution of species, including lorises and lemurs Diet, habitat, life cycles, social structure, communication Primate emotions Primates as "gardeners of the forest" Issues involving conservation, bush meat, civil war, habitat loss Primate tourism: Does it help or hurt? With its authoritative text, color photographs taken in the field, range maps and classification diagrams, The Primate Family Tree is a comprehensive reference on a subject that is vitally important to all humans.

Les singes ont toujours fasciné l'homme, ils sont nos plus proches parents. Venez découvrir leur vie passionnante : des premiers primates, loris et lémuriens, aux grands singes, orangs-outans, gorilles et chimpanzés, pour que ces bêtes sauvages deviennent simplement vos amis.