Alison Jolly
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Alison Jolly (May 9, 1937 – February 6, 2014) was a primatologist, known for her studies of lemur biology. She wrote several books for both popular and scientific audiences and conducted extensive fieldwork on Lemurs in Madagascar, primarily at the Berenty Reserve, a small private reserve of gallery forest set in the semi-arid spiny desert area in the far south of Madagascar.
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Alison Jolly | |
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Born | Alison Bishop (1937-05-09)May 9, 1937 Ithaca, New York, United States |
Died | February 6, 2014(2014-02-06) (aged 76) Lewes, East Sussex, England |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Lemur biological studies |
Spouse | |
Children | 4, including Arthur |
Scientific career | |
Fields | primatology |
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