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The Chimpanzee & Me Ben Garrod

The Chimpanzee & Me By Ben Garrod

The Chimpanzee & Me by Ben Garrod


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This is a unique look at conservation of the species and Ben's life-long love of chimps, illustrated with full colour photos.

The Chimpanzee & Me Summary

The Chimpanzee & Me by Ben Garrod

Ben Garrod: As seen on TV - Baby Chimps Rescue.

'Celebrities blamed for the rise in people keeping primates as pets in Britain' TIMES 2. '4,500 primates owned as pets in the UK' SKY NEWS. 'As ownership of exotic pets booms, no wonder experts are asking... conservation or cruelty?' DAILY MAIL.

The Chimpanzee & Me is a unique look at conservation of the species and Ben's life-long love of chimps, illustrated with full colour photos.

For over a decade, Ben Garrod has studied chimpanzees to find ways to protect and conserve them. We join Ben on a journey that has taken him around the world, studying eastern chimps in the humid forests of Uganda and the critically endangered western chimps of Liberia.

In his trademark infectious, lighthearted style, Ben describes encounters with chimpanzees that highlight the different threats they face. From the illegal international pet trade, to bushmeat markets, and the effects of relentless habitat destruction - not to mention how your new furniture, your toothpaste and even your mobile phone are all implicated in their falling numbers.

In an interview with world-renowned primatologist Dr Jane Goodall, Ben shows how we can protect the chimps of the future and help conserve this endlessly fascinating species.

The Chimpanzee & Me Reviews

'[Garrod] estimates that there are about 4,500 privately owned primates in the country ... Professor Garrod told the Hay Festival that anyone could buy a couple of marmosets in Manchester for GBP1,500, adding that there was 'no regulation to stop that' ... His book outlines the health dangers for the animals and warns that psychological problems are rife' The Times.
'The book begins with Ben's story of how he became involved in chimpanzee conservation, including an endearing anecdote about the chimp that started his journey, followed by a fact-filled guide to our closest primate relatives ... [It will] endear the reader to the plight of this endangered species. I would recommend this book to secondary students that are interested in endangered species and conservation' The School Librarian.

About Ben Garrod

Ben Garrod is Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Science Engagement at the University of East Anglia. He broadcasts regularly on TV and radio and is trustee and ambassador of a number of key conservation organisations. So You Think You Know About... Dinosaurs? was his six-book debut series published by Zephyr in 2018. Ben lives in Bristol. bengarrod.co.uk @Ben_garrod

Additional information

GOR009924494
9781788547604
1788547608
The Chimpanzee & Me by Ben Garrod
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Head of Zeus
20190711
256
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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