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Mountain Gorillas - Three Decades of Research at Karisoke
Edited by Martha M. Robbins, Pascale Sicotte, Kelly J. Stewart
Cambridge University Press
July 2001
Hardback 446 pages 46 line diagrams 18 half-tones 44 tables ISBN 0521780047
£75.00
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Papereback 446pp ISBN 0521019869
£35.00
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For the past three decades the mountain gorillas of Karisoke Research Center have been the subject
of many studies focusing on their behaviour and ecology. Long-term observations on known individuals,
from birth to death, and data on social behaviour within and between groups have led to an understanding
of many aspects of gorilla social structure. The findings have made significant contributions to models of
comparative primate behavioural ecology. Mountain gorillas have also been the focus of intense conservation
efforts, which have become a model for conservation programs elsewhere. While most research has focused
on mountain gorillas, data on the other two recognised subspecies have increased over the past twenty years.
This book highlights and summarises some of the behavioural, ecological and conservation work on mountain
gorillas, and makes comparisons with findings from other study sites. It represents the most up-to-date and diverse
collection of information available on this endangered ape.
- This book is the most thorough and up-to-date compilation of research on wild gorillas
- As one of our closest living relatives the gorilla has a very broad appeal
- This book is not only of academic interest, but as a history of research on gorillas since Dian Fossey established the centre makes a compelling story
Contents
1. Mountain gorillas of the Virungas: a short history Kelly J. Stewart, Pascale Sicotte and Martha M. Robbins;
Part I. Variation in the Social System of Gorillas:
2. Variation in the social system of mountain gorillas: the male perspective Martha M. Robbins;
3. Female mate choice in mountain gorillas Pascale Sicotte;
4. Dispersal patterns, group structure and reproductive parameters of eastern lowland gorillas at Kahuzi in the absence
of infanticide Juichi Yamagiwa and Alastair McNeilage;
Part II. Within-group Social Behaviour:
6. Development of infant independence from the mother in wild mountain gorillas Alison Fletcher;
7. The social relationships of immature gorillas and silverbacks Kelly J. Stewart;
8. Social relationships of female mountain gorillas David P. Watts;
9. Vocal relationships of wild mountain gorillas A. H. Harcourt and Kelly J. Stewart;
Part III. Feeding Behaviour:
10. Diet and habitat use of two mountain gorilla groups in contrasting habitats in the
Virungas Alastair McNeilage;
11. Clever hands: the food processing skills of mountain gorillas Richard W. Byre;
Part IV. Conservation and Management of Mountain Gorillas:
12. Assessment of reproduction and stress through hormone analysis in gorillas Nancy Czekala and Martha M.
Robbins;
13. Clinical medicine, preventive health care and research on mountain gorillas in the Virunga
volcano region Anthony B. Mudakikwa, Michael R. Cranfield, Jonathon M. Sleeman and Ute Eilenberger;
14. Conservation oriented research in the Virunga region Andrew J. Plumptre and Elizabeth A. Williamson;
15. Status of the Virunga mountain gorilla population H. Dieter Steklis and Netzin Gerald-Steklis; Afterward:
Mountain gorillas at the turn of the century Bill Weber and Amy Vedder.
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