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Foraging for Survival: Yearling Baboons in Africa by Stuart A. Altmann (English)

Description: Foraging for Survival by Stuart A. Altmann A presentation of the results of one of the most intensive investigations ever carried out on foraging behavior and its consequences for survival and reproduction. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Stuart A. Altmann presents the results of one of the most intensive investigations ever carried out on foraging behavior and its consequences for survival and reproduction. Notes This book received an honourable mention in the 1998 Professional/Scholarly publishing division award for best book in biological science by the Association of American Publishers Author Biography Stuart A. Altmann (1930-2016) was a field biologist. He and his wife, Jeanne Altmann, collaborated on baboon research in Amboseli National Park in Kenya, in one of the worlds best-known long-term field studies of primates. He was a professor at the University of Alberta, Yerkes National Primate Research Center, the University of Chicago, and Princeton University. Table of Contents Acknowledgments 1: Introduction 2: Eclectic Omnivory 3: Methods 4: Dietary Diversity 5: Adequate and Optimal Diets 6: Real versus Ideal Diets 7: Individual Differences and Age Changes 8: From Food to Fitness 9: Why Be Choosy? 10: How to Be an Eclectic Omnivore App. 1: Primate Nutrient Requirements and Toxin Limits App. 2: Alternative Definitions of Feeding Bouts App. 3: Survival Analysis of Bout Lengths App. 4: Observational Censoring of Feeding Bouts App. 5: Composition of Foods App. 6: Maximizing Rates, Michael A. Altmann App. 7: Procedure for Maximizing Rates App. 8: Seasonal Adjustments App. 9: Estimation of Individual Milk Intakes App. 10: Calculating Intakes of Individuals at Specified Ages Tables Notes Literature Cited Index Abbreviations for the Fifty-two Core Foods Review "The gold standard for research on naturalistic behavior and ecology of primates."--Peter S. Rodman "American Journal of Primatology""This book is destined to become a classic in primate feeding behavior. It is exhaustive and a pleasure to read, and it sets the standard for amalgamation of modeling theory and ecological observation."--Joanna E. Lambert "American Scientist" Promotional This book received an honourable mention in the 1998 Professional/Scholarly publishing division award for best book in biological science by the Association of American Publishers Review Quote "This book is destined to become a classic in primate feeding behavior. It is exhaustive and a pleasure to read, and it sets the standard for amalgamation of modeling theory and ecological observation." Details ISBN0226015955 Author Stuart A. Altmann Language English ISBN-10 0226015955 ISBN-13 9780226015958 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Year 1998 Imprint University of Chicago Press Subtitle Yearling Baboons in Africa Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Short Title FORAGING FOR SURVIVAL Residence Chicago, IL, US Pages 617 Series Fundamentalism Project DOI 10.1604/9780226015958 AU Release Date 1998-08-15 NZ Release Date 1998-08-15 US Release Date 1998-08-15 UK Release Date 1998-08-15 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Publication Date 1998-08-15 DEWEY 599.865139096 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161789824;

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ISBN-13: 9780226015958

Book Title: Foraging for Survival

Number of Pages: 617 Pages

Publication Name: Foraging for Survival: Yearling Baboons in Africa

Language: English

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Item Height: 235 mm

Subject: Zoology

Publication Year: 1998

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Item Weight: 968 g

Author: Stuart A. Altmann

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