Animals in the Wild - Monkeys

A monkey has agile arms to swing through the trees, a long tail for balance, sharp eyes to spot food and predators—and, most importantly, a large brain to understand its world. This fascinating book provides unique insight into the complex lives of monkeys and other small primates.

Discover why some Japanese macaques wash their food before eating it, how the confusing canine postures of a mantled pavia deter potential rivals, and why galagos can be active at night. This book is an excellent reference for young natural history enthusiasts.

Stunning wildlife photographs reveal unusual life styles, behaviors, and traditional and modern habitats.

Special reports focus on a specific moment or topic, such as the colorful communication of the mighty mandrill and the astonishing agility of langurs.

• Exciting and accessible facts about every aspect of the life and behavior of small primates
• Over 180 dramatic color photographs by the world's finest wildlife photographers, plus specially commissioned illustrations
• Extraordinary accounts give a glimpse into how a small primate must survive in the wild
• Amazing but true facts in Did You Know? texts, plus stories about apes in myth, literature, and film