The Primate Family Tree: The Amazing Diversity of Our Closest Relatives

by Ian Redmond

Apes, monkeys, lemurs -- and other family members. The Primate Family Tree is a beautiful and comprehensive resource on the subject of our animal relatives. Readers will find an abundance of up-to-date facts, review the latest research and conservation efforts, and discover the remarkable characteristics that all primates -- including humans -- share. The book is structured according to the four main branches of the primate family tree and contains expert information on the natural history, characteristics and behavior of over 250 species, along with maps showing the ranges of the species. Some of the topics covered With its authoritative text, color photographs taken in the field, range maps and classification diagrams, The Primate Family Tree is a comprehensive reference on a subject that is vitally important to all humans.

Genres: Nature, Animals, Natural History, Nonfiction, Reference, Science, Anthropology

176 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[David Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Primate Family Tree:  The Amazing Diversity of Our Closest Relatives by Ian Redmond (Firefly Books Ltd. 2008) (599.8).  This is fascinating! It's sort of like a grown-up Monkeys As Pets. My rating: 7/10, finished 9/1/2010. 

[Jemma · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent survey of the latest knowledge about primates.

My only criticism is I would've liked more about great apes.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good overview of primate basics with large colorful photos delivered by way of a coffee table book.

[Mason V · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Primate Family Tree was written in 2008 by Ian Redmond. I started to read the book in the christmas of 2018 and finished a few days later. Ian Redmond is a ¨tropical field biologist and conservationist. His career spans more than 30 years in which he is renowned for his work with gorillas and elephants¨. The Primate Family tree focuses on the activities, social life, eating habits and conservation habits for primates. Ian wrote how primates live their lives, how they live in their habitats and how humans are destroying their habitat in only 168 pgs. He gives you up close pictures of primates and pictures of the devastation to their homes. The Primate Family Tree is an awe-inspiring book with large amounts of cool information on every single page. I can´t stop reading it over and over, the information always feels fresh and original no matter how many times I read it. The Quotes are intellectual and informing, some examples are; ¨Apart from humans, whose long legs for walking upright gives an index of 72, all apes have arms longer than their legs (Producing an index of 100 or less).¨(Redmond 147) and ¨Apes have larger brains relative to their body size than other primates, and humans have the largest of all¨ (Redmond 147). He shows great knowledge of this field and brings in humans when other writers don´t. The book lets people know the importance and wonderful nature of primates and why we have to keep them on this planet. If you love to learn about primates and like to read intellectual but short explanations about their lives, The Primate family tree is for you!

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautifully illustrated guide to the worlds 270 or so species of living primates, The Primate Family Tree is wonderfully organized and easy to read. Contained within this slim volume is an introduction to primates - explaining what makes a primate a primate, and information on the geographical distribution, social structure, diet and communication, and of course, conservation strategies.

The Primate Family Tree would be a useful introduction to anyone interested in primates. However, the information may be a little superficial for someone already acquainted with the primate family.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a colorful indexing of non-human primates with a description on the characteristics of a primate. The chapters are arranged by family groupings and brief descriptions of species along with their preferred foods. This is a fair introduction to primates for young people.

[Jim · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not what I was looking for.