The gibbons of Khao Yai; seasonal variation in behavior and ecology.(Brief article)(Book review)

0131915045

The gibbons of Khao Yai; seasonal variation in behavior and ecology.

Bartlett, Thad Q.

Prentice Hall

2009

170 pages

$22.40

Paperback

Primate field studies

QL737

This monograph by Bartlett (anthropology, U. of Texas at San Antonio) describes the lives and behaviors of the gibbons of Khao Yai National Park in Thailand as well as the study techniques and methods used. The author describes gibbon evolution and appearance, as well as locomotion, social behavior, diet and feeding behavior, ranging behavior, territoriality and inter-group encounters, socio-ecology, and a summary and directions for future research. The text is supported by tables, graphs, and photographs.

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