The Natural History of Primates

All of the writers are distinguished independent investigators; and perhaps the book’s most remarkable feature is that ... the end result is as comprehensive, authoritative, and unified an account of the primates as you could ever wish to find in a single manageable volume. -- Ian Tattersall, American Museum of Natural History
The Natural History of Primates is a rich, state-of-the-science compendium of information on the taxonomy and natural history of primates in all their glory, with chapters written authoritatively by many primatologists experienced in the field with their subjects. It should be awarded space on the bookshelves of all aspiring and professional primatologists. -- Lynne A. Isbell, University of California, Davis
Collaborative, insightful, comprehensive, and necessary is the apt description of The Natural History of Primates by Robert Sussman and a panoply of colleagues. In this excellent edited volume there is neither theoretical myopia nor “ownership” of species and field sites. Rather, the text is an impressive overview of the natural history of, and what we know and don’t know, about the living primates. A perfect legacy for Robert Sussman whose intellectual generosity and pedagogical acuity ushered in a contemporary primatology that is deeply anthropological, wholly biological, sincerely ecological, and moving steadily towards more equitable and just practices. I encourage all scholars, students and individuals interested in the marvelous world of the primates to read this text and join so many of us in learning from Sussman’s vision of what primate studies should and can be. -- Agustín Fuentes, Princeton University
The Natural History of Primates offers an up-to-date summary of the unmanageable number of field studies on primate behavior and ecology that have been published over the last 50 years. The text is an authoritative synthesis of the socioecology of all living primates, including the most recent new discoveries. Data on predation on primates are summarized in unprecedented detail, and information on the population status and conservation efforts on their behalf is more accessible than in the usual technical reports. Truly a remarkable contribution to primatology. -- Peter Kappeler, German Primate Center
This is an extremely valuable book that provides up-to-date and thorough reviews of the naturalistic behavior of living primates by an impressive collection of authorities for each group. It will be the major go-to reference on primate behavior for scholars, teachers, and students. -- John Fleagle, Stony Brook University
The Natural History of Primates: A Systematic Survey of Ecology and Behavior is an entirely approachable yet comprehensive introduction to primate behavioral ecology. Each chapter is organized around a taxonomic group of primates, and most are written or co-written by former students of Dr. Sussman’s. The impressive scope and coverage highlight both the scholarship of the late Robert W. Sussman and his mentoring of an outstanding generation of scientists. This book is a ‘must read’ for students interested in learning how primates interact with their environment. -- Shawn M. Lehman, University of Toronto
The Natural History of Primates is a most authoritative, comprehensive, and indispensable taxonomic survey of more than six decades of observations and discoveries on primate behavior and ecology. Undoubtedly it will be a historical benchmark for many years to come. -- Leslie E. Sponsel, University of Hawai`i
The Natural History of Primates is a comprehensive, well-organized, and up-to-date text that is essential for anyone with an interest in primate studies. The book synthesizes a large amount of information according to taxonomic group, making it easily accessible to students and researchers alike. -- Nanda Grow, Washington State University