Author: Chris Herzfeld
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022616859X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
She likes tea, sews, draws on papers and is a self-taught master of tying and untying knots. But she is not a crafty woman of the DIY set: she is Wattana, an orangutan who lives in the Jardin des Plantes Zoo in Paris. And it is in Paris where Chris Herzfeld first encounters and becomes impressed by Wattana and her exceptional abilities with knots. In Wattana: An Orangutan in Paris Herzfeld tells not only Wattana’s fascinating story, but also the story of orangutans and other primates—including bonobos, chimpanzees, and gorillas—in captivity. Offering a uniquely intimate look at the daily lives of captive great apes, Herzfeld uses Wattana’s life to trace the history of orangutans from their first arrival in Europe in 1776 to the inhabitants of the Zoo of Paris and other zoos today. She provides a close look at the habits, technical know-how, and skills of Wattana, who, remarkably, uses strings, paper rolls, rope, and even pieces of wood to make things. And she thoughtfully explores how apes individually—and often with ingenuity—come to terms with and adapt to their captive environments and caretakers. Through these stories, Wattana sympathetically reveals the extraordinary psychology and distinctive personalities of great apes as well as the interconnections between animal and human lives, especially in zoos. Scientists predict that orangutans will disappear from the wild by 2030, and captive animals like Wattana may, as a result, provide our best chance to understand and appreciate their astonishing intelligence and abilities. Wattana, the accomplished maker of knots, is the hero of this poignant book, which will enthrall anyone curious about the lives of our primate cousins.
Wattana
Author: Chris Herzfeld
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022616859X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
She likes tea, sews, draws on papers and is a self-taught master of tying and untying knots. But she is not a crafty woman of the DIY set: she is Wattana, an orangutan who lives in the Jardin des Plantes Zoo in Paris. And it is in Paris where Chris Herzfeld first encounters and becomes impressed by Wattana and her exceptional abilities with knots. In Wattana: An Orangutan in Paris Herzfeld tells not only Wattana’s fascinating story, but also the story of orangutans and other primates—including bonobos, chimpanzees, and gorillas—in captivity. Offering a uniquely intimate look at the daily lives of captive great apes, Herzfeld uses Wattana’s life to trace the history of orangutans from their first arrival in Europe in 1776 to the inhabitants of the Zoo of Paris and other zoos today. She provides a close look at the habits, technical know-how, and skills of Wattana, who, remarkably, uses strings, paper rolls, rope, and even pieces of wood to make things. And she thoughtfully explores how apes individually—and often with ingenuity—come to terms with and adapt to their captive environments and caretakers. Through these stories, Wattana sympathetically reveals the extraordinary psychology and distinctive personalities of great apes as well as the interconnections between animal and human lives, especially in zoos. Scientists predict that orangutans will disappear from the wild by 2030, and captive animals like Wattana may, as a result, provide our best chance to understand and appreciate their astonishing intelligence and abilities. Wattana, the accomplished maker of knots, is the hero of this poignant book, which will enthrall anyone curious about the lives of our primate cousins.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022616859X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
She likes tea, sews, draws on papers and is a self-taught master of tying and untying knots. But she is not a crafty woman of the DIY set: she is Wattana, an orangutan who lives in the Jardin des Plantes Zoo in Paris. And it is in Paris where Chris Herzfeld first encounters and becomes impressed by Wattana and her exceptional abilities with knots. In Wattana: An Orangutan in Paris Herzfeld tells not only Wattana’s fascinating story, but also the story of orangutans and other primates—including bonobos, chimpanzees, and gorillas—in captivity. Offering a uniquely intimate look at the daily lives of captive great apes, Herzfeld uses Wattana’s life to trace the history of orangutans from their first arrival in Europe in 1776 to the inhabitants of the Zoo of Paris and other zoos today. She provides a close look at the habits, technical know-how, and skills of Wattana, who, remarkably, uses strings, paper rolls, rope, and even pieces of wood to make things. And she thoughtfully explores how apes individually—and often with ingenuity—come to terms with and adapt to their captive environments and caretakers. Through these stories, Wattana sympathetically reveals the extraordinary psychology and distinctive personalities of great apes as well as the interconnections between animal and human lives, especially in zoos. Scientists predict that orangutans will disappear from the wild by 2030, and captive animals like Wattana may, as a result, provide our best chance to understand and appreciate their astonishing intelligence and abilities. Wattana, the accomplished maker of knots, is the hero of this poignant book, which will enthrall anyone curious about the lives of our primate cousins.
Women and Missions
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Category : Church work with women
Languages : en
Pages : 1024
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Category : Church work with women
Languages : en
Pages : 1024
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Asiaweek
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Category : Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 524
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Category : Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 524
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The Vessel of Light
Author: Jakrasurak Chantaravong
Publisher: Siri Wattana Wisut Forest Monastery of Her Royal Highness
ISBN: 6165726992
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
This book presents a guide to Siri Wattana Wisut Forest Monastery of Her Royal Highness in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand. A popular religious destination and travel attraction, the temple features unorthodox wisdom-enhancing objects and meaningful architecture most unique in the world. The text details the significance of various sites and sacred items at the Monastery in easy to understand language, making it an ideal reading for those interested in Theravada Buddhism, Thai culture, travel, and architecture.
Publisher: Siri Wattana Wisut Forest Monastery of Her Royal Highness
ISBN: 6165726992
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
This book presents a guide to Siri Wattana Wisut Forest Monastery of Her Royal Highness in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand. A popular religious destination and travel attraction, the temple features unorthodox wisdom-enhancing objects and meaningful architecture most unique in the world. The text details the significance of various sites and sacred items at the Monastery in easy to understand language, making it an ideal reading for those interested in Theravada Buddhism, Thai culture, travel, and architecture.
Traditional T'ai Arts in Contemporary Perspective
Author: Michael C. Howard
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Category : Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Contributed articles.
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Category : Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Contributed articles.
Meteorological Observations
Author: Royal Observatory (Hong Kong)
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Category : Geomagnetism
Languages : en
Pages : 658
Book Description
Includes appendix to 1903.
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Category : Geomagnetism
Languages : en
Pages : 658
Book Description
Includes appendix to 1903.
Observations Made at the Hongkong Observatory in the Year ...
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Category : Atmospheric pressure
Languages : en
Pages : 1076
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Category : Atmospheric pressure
Languages : en
Pages : 1076
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The Siam Directory
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Category : Thailand
Languages : en
Pages : 1062
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Category : Thailand
Languages : en
Pages : 1062
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Diplomatic and Consular Reports
Author: Great Britain. Foreign Office
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Category : Consular reports
Languages : en
Pages : 864
Book Description
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Category : Consular reports
Languages : en
Pages : 864
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The Record
Author: Siam. Department of Commerce
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Category : Thailand
Languages : en
Pages : 840
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Category : Thailand
Languages : en
Pages : 840
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