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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 599.884
EAN: 9780801890116
ISBN: 080189011X
Label: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Manufacturer: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: December 04, 2008
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Studio: The Johns Hopkins University Press

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:


Tucked into one of the most beautiful and conflicted regions of the world are the last of the mountain gorillas. These apes have survived centuries of human encroachment into their habitat and range and decades of intense conflict and violence. The remaining 720 mountain gorillas exist in a fragile habitat, nestled in an area torn by human interests and needs for land, water, and minerals.



With captivating photography and the most recent scientific research, Mountain Gorillas takes you deep into the montane rain forests of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to reveal the complex story of the mountain gorillas of the Virunga Volcanos and Bwindi. Gene Eckhart and Annette Lanjouw reveal how humankind affects the gorillas and their habitat, detail the innovative conservation and education efforts undertaken by governments and nongovernmental organizations, and explain how ecotourism and other conservation-focused enterprises support efforts to protect the two mountain gorilla populations.



This perfect blend of intimate photography, thought-provoking scholarship, and engaging stories demonstrates the inexorable ties among the animals, environment, and peoples of the region, and makes clear why the continued existence of the Virunga and Bwindi gorillas is so important. Mountain Gorillas features stunning photos and four appendices documenting key biological and ecological information, habitat vegetation, milestones in mountain gorilla conservation, and travel information.






Rating: - Great Book
This is an incredible book about Gorillas and their habitat. The book is full of interesting information, but the stunning pictures make it a must have. Anyone with any interest in Gorillas should have this book in their library.

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Rating: - Mountain Goriilas: Biology, Conservation and Coexistence
Very informational book, the photographs are amazing. Definitely a great book to have on your coffee table and a fabulous conversation starter.

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Rating: - Beautiful Pictures, Great Content!
This book is one of the most informational book about Gorillas I've ever read. The pictures are stunning and I would recommend this book to anyone looking to understand more about this rare and beautiful species.

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