The New World Primates

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Focusing on the diverse adaptations of New World primates in tropical America, this comparative survey delves into their natural history, behavior, and ecology. It covers various species, highlighting their unique specializations and similarities to lemurs and Old World monkeys and apes. Key topics include geographical distribution, habitat preferences, social structures, and communication systems. The book integrates recent field research to explore the implications for primate evolution, language development, and intelligence.