Primates in Question: The Smithsonian Answer Book

by Robert W. Shumaker, Benjamin B. Beck, Gerry Ellis (Photographer)

The mysterious and often unpredictable world of primates is explained by Smithsonian scientists in a question-and-answer format. Primates in Question , part of the Smithsonian's popular “In Question” series, is a comprehensive response to the many thousands of calls and letters the Smithsonian receives regarding questions related to monkeys, apes, lemurs, tamarins, and their relatives. What are primates? How closely related are humans to other primates? How strong is a gorilla? Why do primates spend so much time grooming? Why can't apes talk? These and almost 100 other questions are addressed with clear, thorough answers, accompanied by beautiful color photographs.

256 pages, Paperback

First published November 17, 2003

Reviews

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

While primates are not my favorite animal species, this is still a great book. Anybody ever wanting to know more about their mental abilities, what they eat, breeding, species...this is the book for you. I learned a lot and was just trying to understand them more so this served its purpose.

[Julia Rojas · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book. It has lots of cute pictures and well-written. This book has a lot of interesting facts about primates. I think it has a cute book cover.