A Primate's Memoir

A scientist's 21-year study of a troop of Savannah baboons in remote Kenya is chronicled in this mesmerizing memoir. Interweaving scientific observations with witty commentary, the author delivers an exhilarating account of his experiences living in the wilds of the Serengeti for both man and beast alike. From surviving culinary atrocities to encountering gunpoint situations, the author witnesses the encroachment of tourism on unspoiled Africa while researching wild primates. With unique and compelling characters in their own right, the baboons become a fascinating subject in this hilarious and poignant magnum opus.