Using information only covered in this course: Pick two fossil species (hominin or anywhere in the primate line) that were covered in the lecture or textbook for this exam section. Describe at least two significant characteristics, or facts about them.
Shakira asks her professor if she should send her 3-year-old…
Shakira asks her professor if she should send her 3-year-old to preschool. Professor Eng should answer:
Primate maternal behavior is completely innate.
Primate maternal behavior is completely innate.
Dr. Bell is lecturing about brain development. Which stateme…
Dr. Bell is lecturing about brain development. Which statement should this professor make?
Which feature did the aye-aye lemur (as seen in the video) u…
Which feature did the aye-aye lemur (as seen in the video) use to locate its prey?
Baboons are mainly _______ (consider ischial callosities):
Baboons are mainly _______ (consider ischial callosities):
Look at the following list carefully. Match the letter of t…
Look at the following list carefully. Match the letter of the best answer with the options below. A. Platyrrhini B. Euprimates C. Cercopithecoidea D. Hominoids E. Australopithecus rudolfensis F. Strepsirhines G. Anthropoids H. Homo habilis I. Australopithecus afarensis J. Prosimians K. Haplorhini L. Australopithecus robustus (paranthropus) M. Primates N. Hominins O. Basal Anthropoids P. Sahelanthropus tschadensis Q. Australopithecus africanus R. Catarrhini S. Proprimates T. Cebidae
Some monkeys seek out the taste of alcohol.
Some monkeys seek out the taste of alcohol.
Lucy’s species is currently considered the oldest hominin.
Lucy’s species is currently considered the oldest hominin.
Using information only covered in this course: Describe at l…
Using information only covered in this course: Describe at least two examples of culture that you witnessed/read about primates (non-human) in the video lecture and/or book. Be specific and explain how these are examples of culture. Would these behaviors change in captive populations? Why?