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Tarsiers: Past, Present, and Future (Rutgers Series in Human Evolution) - Hardcover

 
9780813532363: Tarsiers: Past, Present, and Future (Rutgers Series in Human Evolution)

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Tarsiers are a group of living species whose derived and ancient characteristics hold keys to understanding the roots of primate evolution. Wright (anthropology, State University of New York-Stony Brook) presents contributions from a range of scientific disciplines, examining the origins, phylogeny, and genetics of tarsiers, their behavioral ecology and vocalizations, and conservation efforts. B&w photos and drawings are included. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Patricia C. Wright is a professor of anthropology at Suny, Stony Brook and director of the Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments, Stony Brook and Madagascar. Elwyn L. Simons is the head of the Division of Fossil Primates of the Duke University Primate Center where, with Wright, he established one of the world's only viable captive tarsier colonies. A member of the National Academies of Science, he is the author of Primate Evolution: An Introduction to Man's Place in Nature. Sharon Gursky is an assistant professor of anthropology at Texas A&M University.

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