Only in Africa: the ecology of human evolution

Foreword / Johan T. du Toit

Part 1. The physical cradle: Land forms, geology, climate, hydrology and soils

Part 1. Synthesis: Structure of the physical cradle

Part 2. The savanna garden: Grassy vegetation and plant dynamics

Section 2. Synthesis: Savanna structure and dynamics

Part 3. The big mammal menagerie: Herbivores, carnivores and their ecosystem impacts

Part 3. Synthesis: Movers of savanna dynamics: Grazers, elephants and fires

Part 4. Evolutionary transitions: From primate ancestors to modern humans.