Los gorilas son conocidos como los gigantes gentiles del bosque, pero hay mucho m s por descubrir sobre estos magn ficos primates. Este t tulo de no ficci n para secundaria ofrece a los lectores una mirada profunda a la estructura social, la dieta herb vora, la impresionante anatom a y los h bitats en peligro de estos poderosos grandes simios que caminan sobre los nudillos. Tambi n se destacan los esfuerzos cr ticos de conservaci n de especies y la compleja relaci n del gorila con los humanos a lo largo de la historia, incluyendo las amenazas de caza furtiva y los programas de protecci n. Fotograf as cautivadoras y datos intrigantes se acompa an de recuadros informativos, un glosario completo, bibliograf a seleccionada, sitios web relevantes y un ndice. Gorillas are known as gentle giants of the forest, but there is much more to discover about these magnificent primates. This high-school nonfiction title gives readers an in-depth look at the social structure, herbivorous diet, impressive anatomy, and endangered habitats of these powerful, knuckle-walking great apes. Also featured are critical species conservation efforts and the gorilla's complex relationship with humans throughout history, including poaching threats and protection programs. Captivating photos and intriguing facts are accompanied by detailed sidebars, a comprehensive glossary, selected bibliography, relevant websites, and an index.
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