Stewart, Kelly. Gorillas; natural history & conservation.(World Life Library). Voyageur voy·a·geur n. pl. voy·a·geurs A woodsman, boatman, or guide employed by a fur company to transport goods and supplies between remote stations in Canada or the U.S. Northwest. Press. 72p. illus. map. bibliog. index. c2003. 0-89658-624-3. $16.95. JSA JSA - Japanese Standards Association. An incredibly appealing volume in the World Life Library series, authored by a 30-year veteran of gorilla gorilla, an ape, Gorilla gorilla, native to the lowland and mountain forests of western and central equatorial Africa. It is the largest of the apes, the males reaching a height of 5 to 6 ft (150–190 cm) with a 9-ft (144–cm) arm spread. research, this book contains a brief overview of the origins, characteristics, history, ecology, social life and future outlook of gorillas. It includes a map of the distribution of the gorilla populations of Africa, and a Gorilla Fact File. It emphasizes conservation and highlights the factors that threaten extinction of these gentle animals. Most endearing en·dear·ing adj. Inspiring affection or warm sympathy: the endearing charm of a little child. en·dear are the many color photographs of different kinds of gorillas at different ages. This is not a resource for the serious researcher, but it will more than satisfy the student in need of a science report or the casually interested observer of nature. Ann Hart, Trustee, Juniata Cty. Lib., Mifflintown, PA |
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