Pressestimmen
'… a polished compendium that pays tribute to years of dedicated behavioural, ecological and conservation research in the face of tremendous adversity.' Kathryn Jeffery, Biologist
'I highly recommend this book … It brings together a great deal of knowledge about the mountain gorillas of Karisoke as well as up-to-date information from other study sites and subspecies … fascinating reading for anyone interested in gorillas, behavioural ecology and conservation in general.' Primate Eye
'[a] comprehensive and current collection of information about mountain gorillas. … a valuable resource, both as a complete summary of work to date, and also as a starting point for future research and conservation of this endangered Great Ape.' Ethnology
'… a solid and easily accessible summary of the work at Karisoke over the past decades … I already look forward to a follow-up volume.' Carel P. van Schaik, International Journal of Primatology
Über das Produkt
The mountain gorillas of Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda have been the subject of many conservation and behavioural studies. This volume, from scientists who have conducted research at the centre over the years, represents the most up-to-date and diverse collection of information available on this endangered ape.