The movie that I choose to watch is “The Rise of the Planet of the Apes”. In class we learned that primates have different categories. The categories include; movement, reproduction, intelligence and behavior patterns. In the movie, the main ape, Caesar, as well as the other primates in the movie shows examples of these categories. Although, like most modern day movies, some behaviors and characteristics are not true and do not relate to the material that we studied in class. This film was made in
Typically, the limbs of terrestrial quadrupeds are of equal length. In arboreal quadrupeds forelimbs are shorter and may be 70-80% as long as the hind limbs. Brachiation- Arm swinging. An example of a primate that uses brachiation exclusively is siamangs of Southeast Asia. Other primates are called seminbrachiators, use a combination of brachiation and leaping, such as the spider monkey. These primates are mainly arboreal, and are characterized by arms longer then legs, short lumbar spines long fingers
Viewing and observing primates at the zoo and using them as a research subject is crucial to help with the understanding of how humans came to be. Since humans and primates are onwards of 95% genetically similar (Why are Humans Primates), observing them is a great tool to better understand humans and the relationship we share with primates. Though some research done on primates has questioned the morality of such a thing, by not observing our closest ancestors, we would not have many of the answers
Primates Observation The goal of the visit to the zoo was to observe and learn about the different non-human primates there are. The primary aim was to learn about the behavior the primates exhibit at various times of the day. The habitual mode of locomotion of the primates and the physical characteristics were a focus for this observation. Each primate was observed for twenty minutes. Patas Monkey There were eight Patas monkeys in total in the zoo. The male ones were
In order to evolve from four-legged locomotion and brachiation (hand-over-hand movement) to upright, two-legged locomotion, the pelvis had to adapt. The ilium which is the hip bone, or the upper part of the pelvis, rotated forward, while the ischium, the base of the pelvis, shortened to support the evolution
Goodall’s team initially encountered difficulties when attempting to study the chimpanzees on the Gombe Stream Chimpanzee Reserve. The chimpanzees were very distant and afraid of the new company. It is clear that it took quite a significant amount of time before Goodall could closely observe the chimpanzees without scaring them away. Goodall attempted to get closer observation in the beginning, but as the chimpanzees realized she was getting close they quickly fled. It was only after Goodall decided
and soil.” Pan paniscus’ clever oppurtunism allows them to sidestep evolutionary niching and leaves them with not want to food resources. Pan paniscus also employ a variety of modes of locomotion, including quadrupedal knuckle walking, modified brachiation and some bipedalism. Pan paniscus spend the majority of their time resting, foraging and feeding, usually at a height