Author: Evelyn Gallardo
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811804080
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
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Describes the life and research of Birute Galdikas, prominent expert on the behavior of orangutans in the wild.
Author: Junaidi Payne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780262162531
Category : Bornean orangutan
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Extraordinary photographs in color by award-winning photographer Cede Prudente reveal little-seen aspects of orangutan life in the rainforest and showcase the breathtaking landscapes of Borneo and Sumatra. Orangutans also includes a map of orangutan distribution and information on where to see orangutans in the wild."--BOOK JACKET.
Author: Biruté Marija Filomena Galdikas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780575400023
Category : Orangutan
Languages : en
Pages : 408
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Since 1971 Birute Galdikas has lived and worked in the forests of Borneo, documenting the lives of the orangutans. This text describes her groundbreaking scientific and conservation work that has been recorded in more than a dozen television documentaries
Author: Leif Cocks
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648501800
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: Carel van Schaik
Publisher: teNeues
ISBN: 9780674015777
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268
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The local people know him as the "Man of the Forest," who refused to speak for fear of being put to work. And indeed the bear-like Sumatran orangutan, with his moon face, lanky arms, and shaggy red hair, does seem uncannily human; one of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom, the orangutan may have much to tell us about the origins of human intelligence, technology, and culture. In this book one of the world's leading experts on Sumatran orangutans, working in collaboration with nature photographer Perry van Duijnhoven, takes us deep into the disappearing world of these captivating primates. In a narrative that is part adventure, part field journal, part call to conscience, Carel van Schaik introduces us to the colorful characters and complex lives of the orangutans who inhabit the vanishing forests of Sumatra. In compelling words and pictures, we come to know the personalities and temperaments of our primate cousins as they go about their days: building double-decker tree nests; using leaves as napkins, gloves, rain hats, and blankets, and sticks as backscratchers and probes; nurturing their infants longer and more intensely than any other nonhuman mammal. Here are the births and deaths, the first use of a tool, the defeat of a rival, the gradual loss of influence that, while fascinating to observe, may also help us to reconstruct human evolution.
Author: Jack Dalton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781604149074
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Orangutans have a very special relationship with their moms, so when Kawan the orangutan finds himself alone in the rainforest, he needs help. Lucky for him, his friends from the rainforest, Sally Snake, Ricky Rhino and Sandy Sun Bear help point him in the right direction. Will Kawan be reunited with his mother, or will he be lost in the rainforest forever?With your book purchase, you also get exclusive access to a Kid Conservationist Yoga Video that tells the story with movement and fun Yoga poses for the whole family to enjoy!
Author: Jaye Garnett
Publisher: Smithsonian Kids Big Head Boar
ISBN: 9781680528053
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Learn all about the fascinating, long-haired endangered great apes that call the rainforest trees their home. Discover their preferred habitat, favorite foods, common traits, exciting facts about their babies, and why they have been named "person of the forest" in this fun and educational sturdy board book perfect for your curious little reader. A must for animal lovers! Smithsonian Kids books feature engaging educational content for little learners that reflect the integrity of the Smithsonian. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the Smithsonian's educational mission. Collect the entire Smithsonian Kids series! Packed with fun orangutan facts and new vocabulary words for little ones to discover and learn Encourages and offers ways kiddos can help protect the endangered species Fun, vibrant illustrations perfect for keeping toddlers and preschoolers entertained Perfect gift for the little animal fan in your life! Officially licensed Smithsonian Kids product
Author: Biruté Marija Filomena Galdikas
Publisher: New York : Harry N. Abrams
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 154
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With this pictorial essay, Galdikas brings to life her work with these shy & endangered red apes. Taking readers to her remote rainforest headquarters, Galdikas draws on Karl Ammann's unparalleled photographs to present intimate portraits of the individual orangutans she's come to know & offers rare glimpses of their behavior in the wild.
Author: Anne E. Russon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781552979983
Category : Bornean orangutan
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Praise for the previous edition: "A fascinating firsthand account of the behavior and intelligence of orangutans, Russon's book is also an account of the successes, failures, and politics of orangutan rehabilitation in the forests of Borneo and Sumatra... The book is lavishly illustrated with full color photographs." - Choice The only great apes found in Asia, these arboreal wizards are by nature elusive and solitary, and inhabit nearly inaccessible tropical rainforests. The tragedy is that orangutans are almost extinct, surviving in the wild only on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra where human influx is rapidly appropriating their habitat. Based on fifteen years of research, this extraordinary and definitive book focuses on orangutan intelligence and behavior. This book includes: A scientific history of orangutans Detailed descriptions of orangutans and their natural habitat Astonishing behavior patterns Rehabilitation operations at Camp Leakey and Wanariset The complex politics of orangutan rescue work Results of orangutans released back into the forest Updated resources What the future holds for these primates. With one hundred color photographs taken by the author during her visits to the rainforests, Orangutans is an absorbing and instructive look at the unusual world of orangutans.
Author: Jon Resnick
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780864613271
Category : Bornean orangutan
Languages : en
Pages : 24
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This lively, yet heart-warming story features two pages of statistics about orangutans. The dramatic photographs combined with an entertaining and informative text appeals to children, as they find out how orangutans live, what they eat, how they spend their day and why they are endangered.
