Title: The chimpanzees of Gombe :
Authors: Goodall, Jane,
Date: 1986
Publisher: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press,
Physical description: 673 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 29 cm.
Language: English
LC classification: Q
Abstract: Presents a scientific chronicle of Jane Goodall's career and documents the Gombe chimpanzees social behavior over the last 26 years.
Contents: The mind of the chimpanzee. -Research at Gombe. -Who's who. -Communication. -A unique society. -Relationships. Adaptive value. -Ranging patterns. -Feeding. -Hunting. -Aggression. -Friendly behavior. Contact behaviors. Greeting. Tolerance. Social play. Food sharing. Helping and altruism. Love and compassion. -Grooming. -Dominance. The male hierarchy. Dominance and the female. -Sexual behavior. Territoriality. -Object awareness. -Social awareness.
Notes: Includes indexes.
Subject headings (LCSH): Apes--Behavior; Chimpanzees--Behavior; Gombe National Park (Tanzania); Mammals--Behavior; Mammals--Behavior--Tanzania--Gombe National Park.; Mammals--Tanzania--Gombre Stream National Park--Behavior.; Primates--Behavior