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Gorillas Among Us: A Primate Ethnographer's Book of Days
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Through meticulous observation, Dawn Prince-Hughes unveils the rich emotional and social lives of a captive gorilla family, illustrating their tool use, mourning rituals, and nurturing behaviors. The narrative combines a diary format with insightful discussions on gorilla behavior, captivity, and human values, encouraging deeper contemplation of our relationship with animals. The final section offers an accessible introduction to gorilla natural history. This poignant work not only enlightens readers about gorillas but also fosters a greater understanding of interspecies compassion and human reflection.
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Gorillas Among Us: A Primate Ethnographer's Book of Days, Dawn Prince-Hughes
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- Title
- Gorillas Among Us: A Primate Ethnographer's Book of Days
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dawn Prince-Hughes
- Publisher
- Arizona State Museum
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 153
- ISBN13
- 9780816521517
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- Rating
- 3.75 out of 5
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- Through meticulous observation, Dawn Prince-Hughes unveils the rich emotional and social lives of a captive gorilla family, illustrating their tool use, mourning rituals, and nurturing behaviors. The narrative combines a diary format with insightful discussions on gorilla behavior, captivity, and human values, encouraging deeper contemplation of our relationship with animals. The final section offers an accessible introduction to gorilla natural history. This poignant work not only enlightens readers about gorillas but also fosters a greater understanding of interspecies compassion and human reflection.