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Comparison Essay (3 Primates)
In this essay I am going to be talking about the overall anthropoid, and using that to elaborate further into a comparison essay. After viewing /observing and doing extensive research on the three primates I, came to a conclusion that there are many similarities between the three primates, however humans create a border line advancement out of the primitive customs and they tend to be more autonomic than that which monkeys and apes posses. These claims are proven through various aspects that will be covered in the body paragraphs.
We all can agree that humans share lots of similarities with Apes in general, from walking upright to their use of tools, also a feature that humans and apes are differentiated by
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Both humans and chimpanzees are able to walk bipedally (on two legs). Great Apes will often do this to see further ahead, but prefer to move on all fours (hands and feet) this term is called quadrupedal. This shows a distinct similarity between apes and humans and how only those two posses the adaption over time in walking bipedally. Moving onto a difference between humans and apes is that we humans have evolved from our fellow hominidae in terms on us being less hairy. Humans have short, thin hair all over their bodies but it varies between individuals, racial groups and between males and females, they also have hair on their heads that grows to be over a metre long if not attended to . Males of most races have hair on the lower half of the face (beard)if one chooses not to shave. Some men have balding, which affects the scalp hair, but facial hair is not affected. Unlike Apes who have short, dense hair all over their bodies except for their faces where it is sparse, also Apes do not have beards nor do they suffer from baldness. Another Comparison between these terrestrial primates is that both have the ability to assess their …show more content…
Humans and monkey share very distinct Social patterns, in terms of both of them spend a great deal of time socializing. Much of their socializing is grooming each other and making conversations in a manner which groups are ok with. Monkeys strengthen friendships by spending extensive time grooming each other, humans spend more time talking rather than grooming each other. Now there is very discrete ways to differentiate humans and monkeys, but a key way to do this is through posture and locomotion. It is very simple Humans are uniquely designed for upright stance and bipedal movement, and monkeys have a long muscular body and use their tails for balance. New World monkeys use their prehensile tail to help move about and support their body weight in trees. Monkeys have shoulders which are small and narrow and they cannot straighten their elbows completely, and have restricted movement of the forearm and wrist. Humans and monkeys share similar facial expressions and their ways of communication is similar. Monkeys have complex greetings and communications which depend its social status. They communicate verbally using a variety of hoots, grunts, screams, pants, and other vocalizations. Most of their communication, however, is done through gestures and facial expressions. Many of their facial expressions (surprise,
Chimpanzees make tools and use them to procure foods and for social exhibitions; they have refined hunting tactics requiring collaboration, influence and rank; they are status cognizant, calculating and capable of trickery; they can learn to use symbols and understand facets of human language including some interpersonal composition, concepts of number and numerical sequence and they are proficient in spontaneous preparation for a future state or event.
With a 99.6% genetic similarity to Chimpanzees , the physical appearance of Bonobos is very similar to them. The length of the legs, in proportion to the arms, Bonobo’s dark faces, pink lips, and more slender stature are just some of the cosmetic differences between them and Chimpanzees. Bonobos are notorious for their bipedalism, walking upright. Granted Chimpanzees can preform bipedalism when needed, but do not match the ease and grace of the Bonobo. With their habitat staying more constant, sense the forma...
To start, research shows that there are a striking number of similarities between humans and chimpanzees in context to their social behavior.
While there are noticeable by differences in social conduct between these two primates, I argue that they are extra of similar behaviors than most books have suggested. This book portrays several reasons that modern views of bonobo and chimpanzee cultures may not harmonize well with ground data. Bonobos are derived since their behavior has been defined lately than that of chimpanzees, and the likelihood that explanations of bonobo-chimpanzee differences are echoes of human male-female alterations.
Every few years, Hollywood releases a new Planet of the Ape movie, which is always a blockbuster hit. Moviegoers flock to see these movies of how apes rise together and how they are actually more intelligent than meets the eye. Most people do not know the premise behind these movies of how smart and closely related apes are to humans. This is because people probably have never taken a physical anthropology class and have not done research on apes –our closet kins. Known for his immense studies in the fields of apes and monkeys, his long term research in the behavior of chimpanzees and mountain gorillas, and his experience in the forests with the apes, the co-director of the Jane Goodall Research Center and writer of our textbook, primatologist
Thesis Statement: Despite the rampant protests of animal welfare organizations on encaging primates in zoos since primates typically show abnormal behavior, zoos in the National Capital Region claim that human interaction and enrichment programs help alleviate the stress and trauma primates experience.
Quiatt, D., & Reynolds, V. (1993). Primate behaviour: information, social knowledge, and the evolution of culture. Cambridge [England: Cambridge University Press].
All in all, learning about primates then getting to observe them is very interesting. I got to match the primate’s behaviors written in a book with how they act in person, and see for myself if it was what I expected. Observing them is far more fun than just reading about them, for example while I was sitting with the orangutans there was not a minute that went by where I wasn't smiling or laughing at what each individual ape was doing. Actually seeing certain primates interact with each other whether it be grooming, hugging,or playing, put into perspective just how much they act like humans. By observing and doing research, this will better our understanding between the differences and similarities of non-human primates and ourselves as humans.
Chimpanzees portray their emotions through a number of facial expressions and mannerisms. Just like humans, they undergo mood swings, jealous rages, and laughter. For instance, Goodall observed during her research that a male gorilla “would threaten [me] with an upward and backward movement jerk of his head…” Some of their emotions are easy to read, while at other times we have to look at multiple places on their faces to understand their feelings. A chimpanzee also uses its facial expressions and sounds to communicate with each other, such as hoots and yells.
Monkey see, monkey do. Apes have always been thought to have an increased level of intelligence. Over the years, researchers have attempted to understand the degree of intelligence these primates possess. However, it is essential to understand the definition of intelligence in order to determine the amount of intelligence primates have. Intelligence is the capability of obtaining knowledge and being able to utilize it in everyday situations. There are many hypotheses that focus on the evolution of intelligence in primates that view a number of factors including brain size and modernism. Primate intelligence has been a topic of interest to many because it will allow us to further understand the close relationship between humans and primates. Additionally, we will be able to understand the difference between human and primate cognition. Some studies suggest that the human and primate brains possess many similarities. This demonstrates why primates tend to respond to stimuli in a manner that is closely related to humans. Researchers have conducted a number of studies in an effort to understand primate cognition.
This article, titled Common Ground, written by Barbara Smuts, points out the main differences between humans and apes, such as our upright stance, large brains, and capacity for spoken language and abstract reasoning. However, the main point of this article is to emphasize the many similarities that apes share with us. Smuts goes into great detail about how human social and emotional tendencies are very reflective in the family of apes.
Monkeys are believed to be lower IQ humans, another form of human who shared lots of similarities and resemblances in different areas with humans. The second reason is their situation, both without freedom. What is a freedom of speech? Nobody can define the word, “freedom.” But the basic definition of freedom is when you’re free from fear, free from slavery, and injury.
Chimpanzees (Figure 1) are the closest living relatives to us, and they share 99 percent of our DNA (1). Chimpanzees have distinct group territoriality. Male chimpanzees “patrol” near the boundary between the two ranges, at that time they move very carefully and quietly, and they can cease to listen and observe the range of their neighbors. Patrolling individuals are likely to face cruel and violent attacks, injuries, and even deaths. Intense excitement and aggressive display can occur if the two parties of two communities encounter each other. Usually, the larger group holds its ground, and interaction between different chimpanzees communities may also lead to gang attack. Expanding the community range is necessary to their social organizations, the males cooperation can defend the territory and increase the reproductive rates of the resident females by excluding female and male competitors. Body contact is common in their social life such as grooming (1). Usually, chimpanzees groom each other as a way to show harmony and solidarity in their society (Figure 2). Grooming each other demonstrates the deep bonds and close relationship between them. In addition, they can even hug, hold hands, touch, kiss each other as a way of emotional expression (2).
The northern sparrows have adapted to a larger body than the southern sparrows, in order to survive lower temperatures. Along with these similarities, evolution and creation both acknowledge that apes and humans show resemblance. Evolution and creation both recognize the comparable characteristics that humans and apes acquire.
Creationists believe that humans were always humans. Humans are classified in the mammalian family Primates. In this arrangement, humans, along with our extinct close ancestors, and our nearest living relatives, the African apes, are sometimes placed together in the family Hominidae because of genetic similarities. Two-leg walking seems to be one of the earliest of the major hominine characteristics to have evolved. In the course of human evolution the size of the brain has been more than tripled.