The Bonobos: Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation

by Takeshi Furuichi (Editor), Jo Thompson (Editor)

Once one of the least studied of the great apes, this new text covers the latest research into these fascinating creatures. Split into two parts, it covers scientific research, which has attempted to answer why bonobos have some unique characteristics such as high social status of females and flexible social relationships. Then, it moves on to conservation. Both the local and global aspects of the factors threatening the wild bonobo population are reviewed.

Genres: Nonfiction

340 pages, Hardcover

First published March 3, 2008