Christophe Boesch

Martha M. Robbins

Gottfried Hohmann

First published in 2006, this book presents an evolutionary perspective on feeding behaviour in human and non-human primates.

Feeding Ecology in Apes and Other Primates

These compelling stories and photographs take us to places like Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, Ivindo National Park in Gabon, and the Taï National Park in Côte d’Ivoire for an intimate and revealing look at the lives of African wild apes—and at the lives of the humans who study them. In tales of adventure, research, and conservation, veteran field researchers and conservationists describe exciting discoveries made over the past few decades about chimpanzees, bonobos, and gorillas. The book features vivid descriptions of interactions among these highly intelligent creatures as they hunt, socialize, and play. More difficult themes emerge as well, including the threats apes face from poaching, disease, and deforestation. In stories that are often moving and highly personal, this book takes measure of how special the great apes are and discusses positive conservation efforts, including ecotourism, that can help bring these magnificent animals back from the brink of extinction.

Stories and Photos from the Field

Among African Apes

Pascale Sicotte

Kelly J. Stewart

Summary of 30 years research on mountain gorillas at Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda.

Martha M. Robbins

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