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.
By:
Gene Eckhart,
Annette Lanjouw (Director Great Apes Program,
Arcus Foundation)
Imprint: Publish My Book
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 229mm,
Spine: 30mm
Weight: 1.746kg
ISBN: 9780801890116
ISBN 10: 080189011X
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 15 January 2009
Recommended Age: From 18
Audience:
General/trade
,
College/higher education
,
ELT Advanced
,
Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. The Susa Group: Face to Face in the Land of the Great Apes Chapter 2. Evolution and Classifi cation Chapter 3. Growing Up in a Group Chapter 4. The Dynamics of Group Formation Chapter 5. The Hierarchy Chapter 6. The Male-Male Relationship Chapter 7. The Female-Female Relationship Chapter 8. The Male-Female Relationship Chapter 9. The Daily Cycle Chapter 10. Feeding Habits Gorilla Gallery Chapter 11.The Majestic Montane Rain Forests Chapter 12. The Clearing of the Forest Chapter 13. The Impact of Colonialism Chapter 14. Life in a War Zone Chapter 15. Making a Living Chapter 16. The Business of Mountain Gorillas Chapter 17. Conservation: The Early Years Chapter 18. New Threats, New Ideas, and Alternative Approaches Chapter 19. A Natural Evolution to a Regional Approach Chapter 20. Partners in Conservation—Building for the Future Chapter 21. Morning of Hope Afterword. A Call to Action Appendixes A. Organizations B. Travel Resources C. Milestones in Mountain Gorilla Conservation D. Vegetation Documentation Acronyms and Abbreviations Sources and Suggested Reading Index
Author Website:
www.geneeckhart.com
Gene Eckhart is a wildlife photographer who has worked extensively throughout the jungles, deserts, savannah plains, and woodlands of Africa. Annette Lanjouw is the director of the Great Ape Program of the Arcus Foundation and has worked for more than 20 years on conservation of great apes in Central Africa.
Reviews for Mountain Gorillas: Biology, Conservation, and Coexistence
Gorgeous photography by Gene Eckhart makes this book a must-have. -- Ian Paulsen Bird Booker Report 2009 Eckhart and Lanjouw target a larger audience of laypeople who would never read advanced scientific publications on mountain gorillas, but who are curious about their natural history and status. The superb color photography, unmatched in other books, will certainly appeal to general readers. Choice 2009 An important bibliography and original color photography complete this book. Mammalia 2010
