Gorillas in the mist / Dian Fossey
Harmondsworth : Penguin, 1988. Reprint. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Item #334622
ISBN: 0140111581
Physical description: xviii, 282, [16] pages of plates: illustrations, maps, portraits; 20 cm. Notes:
Originally published: London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1983. Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-267) and index.
Contents: In the mountain meadow of Cral Akelry & George Schaller -- Second beginning: Karisoke Research Centre, Rwanda -- Karisoke Field impressions -- Three generations of one gorilla family: Group 5 -- Wild orphans bound for captivity : Coco & Pucker -- Animanl visitors to the Karisoke Research Cebntre -- Natural demise of two gorilla families: Groups 8 & 9 -- Human visitors to the Karisoke Research centre -- Adjustment to a new Silverback leader: Group 4 -- Growing family stability -- Decimation by poachers -- Formation of a new family lends hope: Nunkie's group. Subjects: Gorilla.
Mammals Rwanda. Mammals. Apes Behavior.
Gorilla Behavior. Mammals Behavior. Rwanda.
Rwanda Mountain gorillas.
Genre: Autobiography.
Bibliography. Illustrated.
Price: €10.95