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Primates
The two suborders of primates that are recognized today are Strepsirrhini (lemurs and lorises) and Haplorrhini (tarsiers, monkeys, apes, and humans). The taxonomy of primates is an issue that is not resolved and has undergone many revisions over the years. Our Primates category attempts to deal with questions about primate species and subspecies described prior to and since the latest revisions.
678 Questions
Why do gorillas pound their chests?
It's a form of sign language:
It is a way to display (claim) dominance.
It is used to scare off other animals
It is a warning.
They can't talk so they do physical things to communicate.
Jungles. Either in jungles made out of trees and bushes (in case of monkeys, apes etc) or in concrete jungles (in case of humans)
Why don't orangutans have tails?
No, orangutans are apes and apes do not have tails. Monkeys have tails.
What types of animal is the largest primate in the world?
A Gorilla is the largest primate and ape in the world. The largest monkey would be the Baboon.
Why did homo sapiens become so intelligent?
Its an opinion but most people believe in evolution (changing over time) but I believe in creation.
How are primates and humans similar?
The DNA sequence of humans and chimpanzees are 98.5 percent identical, but now Uppalsa University
What is the primate city of Cuba?
A primate city is one that is the financial, political, and population center of a country. Venezuela's primate city is Caracas.
How does primates interact with each other?
Primates communicate to one another by body language and gestures. For example a if a male silver back (Alpha Male) Gorilla stands up on two legs and pounds on its chest it means everyone else in the family will get intimidated. Similarly there are other gestures that have a meaning. They do not use a language like us Humans.
Primates can communicate with humans by hand signals, like sign language.
What is the term for primate that walks on two feet?
A bipedal primate is referred to as a great ape, or a hominid.
How many months does it take for a baby gorilla to develop in its mother's womb?
Approximately nine months, just like humans!
Well, humans are primates and we have eyebrows.
Most primates have enough facial hair/fur that it is hard to identify the eyebrow as one easily can on a human. But, yes it is there.
What are the similarities between mammals and primates?
Primates are not 'similar' to mammals, they ARE mammals.
What is the class family for homo sapiens?
We are Mammals, so our species belongs to the Class Mammalia.
How were homo sapiens different than hominids?
Homo sapiens are a specific species of hominids, characterized by a more complex brain, greater cognitive abilities, and advanced communication skills compared to previous hominids. Homo sapiens are distinguished by their upright posture, ability to create and use tools, and capacity for abstract thinking and cultural development.
Where did homo sapiens evolve?
Well, it started with what we call the primordial soup. First we where bacteria, then fish of some sort, then dinosaurs, chimpanzees, then "cave men" then what we are now. Of course, this happened over billions of years. Some strong believing Christians believe it was God. Maybe this was true, but there IS scientific evidence of the above. That we where bacteria and so on and so forth.
How would you write correct scientific name for humans?
From my understanding, that would be homo sapiens sapiens, or "wise wise man." That's what our generation is called anyway. From that logic, I suppose "man" would be homo.
Where did homo sapiens first emerge?
Current data suggest that modern humans evolved from archaic humans primarily in East Africa. A 195,000 year old fossil from the Omo 1 site in Ethiopia shows the beginnings of the skull changes that we associate with modern people, including a rounded skull case and possibly a projecting chin.
What are the differences between the human and ape skeletons?
Some key differences between human and ape skeletons include the shape of the pelvis (humans have a bowl-shaped pelvis for bipedal walking, while apes have a flatter pelvis for quadrupedal movement), the position of the foramen magnum (the large opening on the skull where the spinal cord enters; it is positioned more centrally in humans for upright posture), and the curvature of the spine (humans have an S-shaped spine for walking upright, while apes have a C-shaped spine for quadrupedal movement).
Yes, they do eat other animals: primarily insects and small vertebrates. They also eat fruit.
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