Mountain Gorillas: Biology, Conservation, and Coexistence
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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. Review: A must have for the mountain gorilla supporter - Amazing book in every way. For those concerned and following a passion for our lovely mountain gorillas, you must have this. Great quality hardback, very informative and amazing photos. Review: Beautiful - It's a beautiful book full of beautiful pictures.
| Best Sellers Rank | #562,102 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #41 in Biology of Apes & Monkeys #52 in Primatology #1,102 in Environmentalism |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 84 Reviews |
K**Z
A must have for the mountain gorilla supporter
Amazing book in every way. For those concerned and following a passion for our lovely mountain gorillas, you must have this. Great quality hardback, very informative and amazing photos.
T**R
Beautiful
It's a beautiful book full of beautiful pictures.
M**K
Valuable Background Reading for Mtn Gorilla trip
This used book from a Connecticut public library was in excellent condition. It provides excellent background reading in preparation for a tourist "safari" trip my wife and I are doing in February, 2015, including a Mountain Gorilla extension in Rwanda. Despite the imposing side ("coffee table" type book), it is quick readings. Lots of side-column profiles of key individuals related to mtn gorilla conservation. Lots of full color photos of individually identified gorillas.
R**S
Fantastic photos.
The perfect gift to somebody interested on Gorillas. I have been looking for a book about gorillas, and reviewed some of them. I think that this is the most complete of them.
J**L
good overview
I got this book prior to my Rwanda trip to go gorilla trekking. I found it to be interesting and easy reading and it was very good background information for me prior to my trip.
G**L
... I found the book to be not only a great read with beautiful pictures BUT FACTUAL
Having visited the Mountain Gorillas on 3 occasions I found the book to be not only a great read with beautiful pictures BUT FACTUAL. Hope this helps someone Regards Glenn Australia
W**Y
Used information in the book to help with a public ...
Used information in the book to help with a public presentation about our trip to see the Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda. We gained a lot of insight into the past work with these gorillas from this book.
E**B
Amazing Book
This is an amazing book especially for the price. It is full of beautiful photos and information. This is by far the best book on Gorillas I have seen.
H**N
Großartiges Buch
Besonders für Reisende, die auch wissenschaftlich interessante Informationen schätzen. Sehr schöne Aufmachung, tolle Fotos! Dafür ist der Preis sehr günstig, das Buch bleibt aktuell!
A**7
AMAZING!
What a beautiful and informative book about these amazing, wonderful animals. Great book to have on the coffee table or just by the side of your chair to pick up and read when you've got time. Large book, but well documented and laid out. Brilliant.
D**K
Beautiful, intimate
Clearly written. Extremely interesting presentation of vital information about mountain gorillas. Beautiful, intimate photographs
A**R
Incredible photography.
Fantastic book. Photography is incredible.
A**A
Five Stars
Gave this as a Christmas gift and they absolutely loved it! Great content and beautiful photos inside!
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