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Primates are the only animals with enough association area (the area of the brain that controls conscious thought, interpretation, creativity, etc.) to be able to be creative and intelligent enough to think of using objects as tools. Primates are not the only one's to use hand tools, ever hear of an otter? They break shells on their stomach by use of a rock. How about rats. The common rat (Rattus) has been seen to use very basic tools in working out minor problems. Many rodents do actually, but it is more common for rats. Some birds also have been seen to use what are considered tools--dropping shellfish from height onto rocks to break them open.
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Do all animals have a menstruation cycle?
No , only most primates have it .
Are humans the only ones that get chickenpox?
Humans and some primates are the only animals that get chickenpox. It does not affect other animals such as dogs and cats.
What are the characteristics of prosimians?
Primates are very smart, and they are the only animals with apposable thumbs.
What carries chickenpox?
Humans and a few primates are the only species who carry chickenpox. It is not carried by other animals.
Can seals get chickenpox?
Seals can't get chickenpox. Humans, and a few primates such as gorillas, are the only animals that can get chickenpox.
Do tortoises mate for pleasure?
No, solely as a means of reproduction. Primates and dolphins are the only animals known to have sex for pleasure.
Do primates have thumbs?
yes, all and only primates primates have thumbs
What is the difference between primates and non primates mammals?
All mammals are not primates. There are mammals like deer, lions and bears and none of them are primates. However, all primates are mammals. There are only a select Family or Order of species that are primates, including Gorillas, Orangutangs, Humans, Baboons, Spider Monkeys, Chimpanzees, etc.
What group of animals is called a hand?
The group of animals called a hand are raccoon's. They are only called a hand when there are at least three of them in a group.
Which animals used sign language?
The only examples of sign language use in animals were some primates who were taught by humans. But they do not reproduce the full range of language when communicating with each other.
Who did the animals fear and hate?
Animals have no emotions. cats and dogs are not happy to see you. they are not depressed. Those are human emotions. There are only a few animals who do have some emotions. like the elephant, or the dolphin and some primates. but overall, animals have no emotions. Humans do, that's why they are animals.
Can you raise a primate?
It can be done, but is extremely hard and only for the trained and skilled. Primates especially the large ones can be very difficult and vicious. Primates won't really hurt you until they hit puberty, and then the wild instincts come in. After puberty primates test their strength, dominance and wild instincts. Often people in the US get primates (mostly monkeys) and try and raise them as human children. This should never be done, as it will only end in tragedy for you or the primate. I support private ownership of exotics and primates, but only if they are treated like the wild animals they are. They need large enclosures (outdoor and indoor), interaction and stimulation as well as to be around other primates of their kind.
