Aotus The Owl Monkey

This is the first comprehensive treatment of Aoutus, the nocturnal New World owl monkey often used in behavioral and biomedical studies. Found in tropical forests from Nicaragua to Argentina, owl monkeys have been used in laboratories as model organisms for studies of diseases, such as malaria and various forms of cancer, as well as studies of reproductive physiology and neuroanatomical structure and function. These and other recent studies of this fascinating primate are included in this important book. As the only volume devoted exclusively to owl monkeys, this is an invaluable addition to the library of anyone interested in primate biology, evolution, ecology, and behavior. Special Features * Only book devoted entirely to owl monkeys * Surveys issues that pertain to wild and captive populations * Represents the breadth of studies that model organisms can endangerKakoma, Ibulaimu is the author of 'Aotus The Owl Monkey' with ISBN 9780120724055 and ISBN 0120724057.