Scientists in the Field (Paperback) Gorilla Doctors: Saving Endangered Great Apes, (Paperback)

from AdrienneWood

What really hurts the Mountain Gorilla? At first glance one thinks "poachers"... but a deeper look makes you understand the terrible effect that humans have on the amazing creatures (and many others). Whether it be overconsumption of land or spreading disease, it is clear that we are a threat to ...

from sarahbatte

A story about gorrilla's. Gorilla's are alot like humans. They can even catch the same diseases as humans. The scientist in this book try to protect the gorilla's from poachers giving and taking bllod form gorilla's. This book is very informative and interesting.

from MeganSchneider

Takes you through the day of scientists working with mountain gorilla in a national park. At first the main concern was keeping them safe from poachers, but the doctors come to find out that one thing hurting the gorillas was themselves. Throughout the book, it uses science and the scientific met...

from abbylibrarian

Okay, you knew that humans and apes were genetically close. But did you know that humans and chimps are so close that you could get a blood transfusion from a chimp? Or that apes can catch human diseases? It's true. And that's one factor in the disappearing gorilla population (other factors are p...

from jmvarnad

This was a great book about scientist who study and protect African Gorillas. It tell about 3 three doctors who work together to help preserve these amazing animals. This book was a great inspiration.