Orangutans: Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation

Erscheinungsjahr 2008
ISBN: 978-0-262-16253-1
Verlag: MIT PR

Buch, Englisch, 160 Seiten, Format (B × H): 250 mm x 327 mm, Gewicht: 1359 g

Reihe: Mit Press

This abundantly illustrated look at orangutan life tells the story of one
of the most fascinating members of the great ape family. In Orangutans, conservation
biologist Junaidi Payne presents an informative and compelling description of the
lives of orangutans, from their habitat and behavior to the complex intricacies of
orangutan society, with discussions of such topics as the differences between wild
and captive creatures and characteristics of age and sex. He provides information on
orangutan conservation and rehabilitation as well, discussing threats to orangutan
welfare and strategies for safeguarding orangutans in the future. Extraordinary
color photographs 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. Orangutan tours attract
thousands of visitors each year. This stunning book offers a souvenir or a preview.
Animal lovers, natural history students, fans of wildlife photography, and those
interested in ecology and conservation will also find a place for Orangutans on
their bookshelves or coffee tables.Junaidi Payne, a conservation biologist with
World Wildlife Fund for Nature--Malaysia, is the author of Wild Malaysia and This is
Borneo. Cede Prudente is a professional conservationist and photographer. His
photograph of a swinging orangutan won the Best Still Photography Award at the 2007
Wildlife Asian Film Festival.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Payne, Junaidi

Prudente, J. Cede

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften, Biologie: Sachbuch, Naturführer
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbeltiere (Vertebrata) Säugetiere (Mammalia) Primaten

Über Autor(innen)

Prudente, J. Cede
Cede Prudente is a professional conservationist and photographer. His photograph
of a swinging orangutan won the Best Still Photography Award at the 2007 Wildlife
Asian Film Festival.

Payne, Junaidi
Junaidi Payne, a conservation biologist with World Wildlife Fund for
Nature--Malaysia, is the author of <I>Wild Malaysia</I> and
<I>This is Borneo.</I>

Cede Prudente is a professional conservationist and photographer. His
photograph of a swinging orangutan won the Best Still Photography Award at the 2007
Wildlife Asian Film Festival.