Chapter 6 discussed the distinct characteristics of primates and how they compare to other mammals and the text highlights some specific traits to consider. Along with arboreal adaptation-or the ability to live in trees- and diet plasticity, primates also practice parental investment. Instead of having hundreds or thousands of offspring, primates will invest more time and attention to a very small number of offspring that are smarter, more socially involved, and have greater chances of reaching maturity. There are a few defining characteristics of parental investment; the first being fertility. Like humans, primates will mostly give birth to one offspring at a time; occasionally two or three.…
One really cool trait is that they have three extra cervical vertebrae which allow them to turn their head…
The lower primates include the prosimians lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers; which were the first primates in North America, Europe, and Asia. Lemurs now occur only on Madagascar, an island off the coast of Africa. They are mostly tree-dwelling, nocturnal animals with a moist nose and a long furry tail. Lorises are slow-moving, tailless, and nocturnal and live in trees. They are found in Southeast Asia and Africa.…
Having dermal ridges on the hands and feet is another trait, allowing primates to have better gripping abilities when climbing. Primates have dietary plasticity and can be seen through their teeth. Another trait is the forward-facing eyes with gives primates’ better vision, including depth perception…
There are many different species of non-human primates. Each primate has its own characteristics, traits, and behaviors that establish its identity. Throughout history, however, primate species have evolved over time and there have been different research studies to see how primates have evolved. Northern white-cheeked gibbons are one of the closest relatives to human beings. White cheeked gibbon’s characteristics, traits, and behaviors explain the complexity of their species and how they are closely related to other non-human primates as well as human beings.…
Do you want me to tell you about a gorilla who got shot in a zoo species? Well guess what you're in luck. I’m talking about the western lowland gorilla. They have the same fingerprint as us but also unique nose print.…
Human is hominoids. Hominidae which is a taxonomic group is a big family of primates that includes of gibbons and the hominids. They walk up on two feet. Pelvis and spine are suitable for walking and running on both legs. This is the main difference between human and other primates.…
In comparison to the majority of other mammals, primates tend to have a much more elaborate and evolved way of parenting. Mainly due to the fact that primates have few offspring, they are inclined to care for a look after their young longer. Much more time is spent raising their children then other mammals. Primates have a longer life span and a longer development period in which they are nurtured and taught their social expectations. Unlike most mammals, female primates have an extensive time period between the time they get pregnant with their offspring.…
After clocking in I went to greet the Primate team who were gathering their food dishes from the Animal Nutrition Service. The Squirrel Monkeys are positive for Herpesvirus saimiri and are deadly to other primate species so their food must be kept separate from the others. The keepers discussed issues that would pertain to other keepers for that day.…
The Scopes trial, often called the Monkey Trial, was, and still is one of the most controversial trials in our country's history. The trial addressed evolution which, under The Butler Act, was illegal to teach. A Tennessee teacher taught a high school class evolution from a chapter in a previously state-approved textbook, after being approached by an organization. The Scopes trial was definitely more than just a debate between evolution and creationism, and though it would be hard, you could believe in both.…
Non-human primates may not have as complex of a language system as humans do, but there is evidence that they have complex communication systems that could be considered simple language systems; but equally fascinating is that some non-human primates can be taught new and simple language systems outside of their normal systems. The idea is that language develops when there is a benefit to the animal. Innate language amongst the groupings and other groupings in the same area is in order to communicate for survival; mating calls, warning calls, and so on. The learned language systems are a response in order to receive rewards or to get the attention of humans in order to benefit the non-human primate in one way or another; sounds to grab attention…
Primates and domestic animals can communicate with humans. It sounds unreal, right? Well, think again… Domestic animals and primates communicate just like humans! Studies have shown and proven that both, primates and canines are able to communicate with humans and other animals.…
An ape that normally walks on all four using their knuckles to support their weight, is the Chimpanzee (Debalfa, 2011). But they also do stand and walk upright using bipedal locomotion. Chimpanzees move efficiently in the trees by swinging from branch to branch. Their locomotion has been influenced by their varied environment, spending much of their time on the ground, but sleep in trees and often eat in them as well. Unlike apes, humans began developing elongated spines.…
If I could have any pet in the world I would have a monkey. They are fun and intelligent. “They are the fastest and most agile of all tree-dwelling, non flying mammals”-Wikipedia. having a monkey would be awesome. I could wake up every morning with a monkey at the foot of my bed!…
The there tail is most likely covered in volunteer muscle tissue, which allows them to control them to utilize them to their maximum extent. New world monkeys also have more slender noses and their nasal cavities are slanted to a more mid-sagittal section of the face, possibly even lateral to the structure that creates the nose. Most New world monkeys have little to no thumbs. Some, although considered to be stubs don’t need thumbs because the tail is more mobile and are able to grasp with that. The stubs on some provide more stability while swinging, however, they are not able to move this their thumbs which can also prove to give some problems at times while trying to grasp objects with their…