John Terborgh examines current conservation strategies and considers the shortcomings of parks and protected areas both from ecological and institutional perspectives. He argues that the greatest challenges of conservation are not scientific, but are social, economic, and political, and that success will require simultaneous progress on all fronts.
This intensive study explores five species of New World monkeys, highlighting their shared omnivorous diet of fruit and small prey while examining the significant variations in group size, social systems, ranging patterns, and territorial behaviors. The book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these species within the context of behavior and ecology, making it a valuable addition to the Monographs in Behavior and Ecology series.