Aotus: The Owl Monkey [Hardcover]

Janet F. Baer (Editor), Richard E. Weller (Editor), Ibulaimu Kakoma (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 6, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0120724057 | ISBN-13: 978-0120724055 | Edition: 1

This book is the first comprehensive treatment of Aotus, the nocturnal New World owl monkeys often used in behavioral and biomedical studies. Found in tropical forests from Nicaragua to Argentina, owl monkeys have been used in laboratories as model organisms for studies of diseases like malaria, and various forms of cancer, as well as studies of reproductive physiology and neuroanatomical structure and function. These and other recent studies of this fascinating primate are included in this new volume. As the only book devoted exclusively to owl monkeys, this volume is an invaluable addition to the library of anyone interested in primate biology, evolution, ecology, and behavior.

Key Features
* Only book devoted entirely to owl monkeys
* Surveys issues that pertain to wild and captive populations
* Represents the breadth of studies that model organisms can engender

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The main purpose of this book is to bring together in one volume a diverse body of information about the owl monkey. One of the books great strengths is that it accomplishes this goal so well."
--Stephanie W. Krasnow, in ASLAP NEWSLETTER
"The book is clearly written and well-edited overall."
--Mary V. Ashley in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRIMATOLOGY

From the Back Cover

This is the first comprehensive treatment of Aoutus, the nocturnal New World owl monkey often used in behavioral and biomedical studies. Found in tropical forests from Nicaragua to Argentina, owl monkeys have been used in laboratories as model organisms for studies of diseases, such as malaria and various forms of cancer, as well as studies of reproductive physiology and neuroanatomical structure and function. These and other recent studies of this fascinating primate are included in this important book.
As the only volume devoted exclusively to owl monkeys, this is an invaluable addition to the library of anyone interested in primate biology, evolution, ecology, and behavior.
Special Features
* Only book devoted entirely to owl monkeys
* Surveys issues that pertain to wild and captive populations
* Represents the breadth of studies that model organisms can endanger

Product Details

• Hardcover: 380 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (October 6, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0120724057
• ISBN-13: 978-0120724055
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,169,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Aotus: A thorough exlporation of an understudied animal, April 5, 2000

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This review is from: Aotus: The Owl Monkey (Hardcover)

In this book, Baer does an excellent job of reviewing research about Aotus. The books seems to lack depth at some points, but this doesn't seem to be the fault of the author, rather of the body of literature available to review. The writing style is succinct and the topics flow from one to the next very well. Much more research is needed on this wonderful and unique animal, and hopefully this book will inspire many to emabark on this exploration.