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Gorillas are the largest of the great apes and one of our closest living relatives. Not discovered by the western world until the nineteenth century, these gentle giants are in danger of being wiped out in the twenty-first.
Kelly Stewart has studied gorillas for 30 years. She began her fieldwork under Dian Fossey in 1973 and later undertook further research projects in Africa, Here Stewart combines her unique experiences in the wild with the latest scientific studies and exceptional photography to reveal the daily lives of these engaging animals. She also highlights issues-including loss of habitat, disease, poaching, and human conflicts-that threaten the survival of gorillas today.
Discover the world's animals and the physical world in the WorldLife Library from Voyageur Press. This highly acclaimed series brings you the latest research from leading naturalists, along with stunning color photographs of your favorite animals and of our fascinating natural world.
