Animal Primates Research Paper

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PRIMATES Page 1 • Primates are a group of mammals that includes some of the most intelligent animals. Humans, apes, monkeys, tarsiers, lemurs and lorises are examples of primates. Caption: Primates Illustrator: http://media.web.britannica.com/eb-media/51/91751-004-DE8481E9.jpg • Due to many several similar characteristics, primates are said to have common ancestors. That is why many scientists believe that humans have evolved out of monkeys. • Primates can be as light as a mouse lemur, which weigh around 30-100s about 35 grams to and can be as huge as a gorilla, which weighs around between 270 135 and 220 kilograms. • The brains of all primates are large in comparison to their bodies. This is why they are considered as the most intelligent…show more content…
Page 2 • Another important feature that separates primates from other animals is the presence of an opposable thumb, which helps them in grasping objects. Caption: The Opposable Thumb in Primates Illustrator: http://www.handresearch.com/news/pictures/primate-hand.jpg • Most primates give birth to one baby at a time. They also possess strong parental care behaviour, that is, they take good care of their young ones. • Primates are social animals and they move around in large groups. A common example of this is typical tendency of monkeys that toalways move in groups. Such a group is called a troop. Caption: Troop of Monkeys Illustrator: http://academic.reed.edu/biology/professors/srenn/pages/teaching/web_2008/dklj_site_final/pics%20for%20website/12-01-07a1.jpg • Instead of hoofs and claws like other animals, primates have nails on their fingers. • Primates use vocalisation, facial expressions and body movements to communicate with each other. Did You Know? (Illustrator: To be spread out in boxes across the spread) 1. The pygmy marmoset is the world’s smallest monkey. It measures about 4.5-6 inches in length. However, a male mandrill is the largest monkey, which is approximately 3.3 feet

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