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Editor-in-Chief for International Journal of Primatology
Dr. Joanna Setchell,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to share an exciting
milestone in the field of primatology and anthropology, which I believe
will be of significant interest to your readership.

Since 1983, our team has been conducting extensive research on wild
bonobos in the Wamba region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of our continuous study, a journey
that has led to numerous insights into the behavior and ecology of these
fascinating primates. To commemorate this milestone, we have published a
book titled "Bonobos and People at Wamba: 50 Years of Research" with
Springer.

This comprehensive volume brings together reviews from most of the
Japanese and Western researchers who have worked in Wamba, each
contributing their expertise on various themes. The book offers an
exhaustive understanding not only of the bonobos at Wamba but also
provides comparative insights with other bonobo and chimpanzee research
sites, as well as the local community's lifestyle and culture.
Particularly noteworthy are the final two chapters by Richard Wrangham
and Takeshi Furuichi, which synthesize and discuss the various
hypotheses proposed over the years regarding bonobo evolution.

Having published articles related to bonobos in your esteemed journal,
we view this book as a culmination of our research efforts. We would be
honored if you could consider featuring a review of our book in your
journal.

A PDF version of the book is available for download at the following
link:
https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dropbox.com%2Fscl%2Ffi%2F2ejg5mth98dhpdgqelvyz%2FBonobos-and-People-at-Wamba.pdf%3Frlkey%3D2qd02bwgqstg0ll3djx3mndae%26dl%3D0&data=05%7C02%7Cjoanna.setchell%40durham.ac.uk%7C791c1e9b98f04d32864a08dc26e97594%7C7250d88b4b684529be44d59a2d8a6f94%7C0%7C0%7C638428032551714150%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C40000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CfPSBiqDVsAM16t2jK5Oq%2BzklVh2QCc7lmml7Rq6wZQ%3D&reserved=0
Should you require a printed copy, we are more than willing to arrange
for one to be sent to you.

We look forward to the possibility of our book being introduced to your
readers and hope it contributes to further understanding and
appreciation of bonobos and their conservation.

Takeshi Furuichi
Professor
Kyoto University Wildlife Research Center
Phone: +81 90 6573 5947
Email: furuichi.takeshi.7m@kyoto-u.jp