The first book to explore the current knowledge and status of orangutans, a species threatened with extinction in their last refuges of Borneo and Sumatra. Written with infectious personal enthusiasm, The Intimate Ape takes readers into the apes' natural habitat and discovers the complex natures of these great 'men of the forest'. Complete with never-before-published material, The Intimate Ape is the definitive guide to Orangutans and their behaviour.
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The first book to explore the current knowledge and status of orangutans, a species threatened with extinction in their last refuges of Borneo and Sumatra. Written with infectious personal enthusiasm, The Intimate Ape takes readers into the apes' natural habitat and discovers the complex natures of these great 'men of the forest'. Complete with never-before-published material, The Intimate Ape is the definitive guide to Orangutans and their behaviour.