MonkeysDescribes a variety of monkeys focusing on their history, physical characteristics, behaviors, communication, defenses, and parenting. Compares monkeys to humans summarizing their value as food, their use in medical laboratories, and as pets. |
Contents
At Ease in the Trees | 8 |
A Brief History of Monkeys | 20 |
Monkey Bodies | 34 |
Monkey Lives | 44 |
Meet the Monkeys | 64 |
Monkeys and Humans | 84 |
GENUS CHECKLIST 100 FURTHER RESEARCH | 102 |
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