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Phylogeny, Molecular Population Genetics, Evolutionary Biology & Conservation of the Neotropical Primates (Hardcover)
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Phylogeny, Molecular Population Genetics, Evolutionary Biology & Conservation of the Neotropical Primates (Hardcover)
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The Neotropics contains the greatest abundance and diversity of
primate species of any bio-region in the world. They make up an
impressive and varied assemblage of species, from the small pigmy
marmoset weighing one hundred grams, to the woolly spider monkey
tipping the scale at 10-14 kg. Some in the group, such as the
bearded capuchin, show signs of high intelligence evidenced by
their use of primitive tools to open nuts and fruit, and many of
these species are flagships whose very presence is crucial for the
dispersal of seeds and maintenance of primary forests.
Unfortunately, a large percentage of Neotropical primate species
are threatened or endangered due to various anthropogenic
activities including deforestation, illegal hunting, illegal
wildlife trade, mining, and road construction. Moreover, there is a
general paucity of data of this group because their habitats can be
difficult to access and the sheer expansiveness of the Neotropical
area. In this book, the authors present new research findings from
sixty of the worlds leading Neotropical primate scientists in order
to bridge this information gap. Specifically, the authors provide
up-to-date biological, molecular, conservation, and phylogenic
information on many of these poorly understood, yet amazing
creatures. It is the authors intention that this new information
will be used as a resource by the novice and professional alike in
order to improve societys understanding of Neotropical primates and
to help protect them long into the future.
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