This observation took place in San Diego Zoo. The primates that I have observed and which will be documented in this report are as follows: Angolan colobus monkey (colobus Angolan), Lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus), Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla), Bonobo, or more commonly known as pygmy chimp (Pan paniscus), Schmidt's Spot-nosed guenons (Cercopithecus ascanius schmidti), and Allen's swamp monkeys (Allenopithecus nigroviridis). .
The purpose of this visit is to get a better idea and appreciation of the differences and similarities between these primate groups and we, human beings. It is suggested that we can achieve such goal by studying closely three major characteristics of the primate groups: locomotion, communication, and general group behaviors, because apparently these characteristics they display are the features that set them apart from other less intelligent animals, and which support the suggestion that they are indeed closely related to us human beings. This approach, therefore, shall be the one I take. .
Habitats of Primates Observed.
We shall start with some descriptions of the groups' habitats. One thing I noticed was that the habitats of several groups are very similar. The bonobos, Schmidt's Spot-nosed guenons, Allen's swamp monkeys and lion-tailed macaques all live in very large and sparse environments with bamboos, grass, trees, and suspended strings perhaps designed to appear as if they exist naturally, and which are placed there for the animals to move around with. The Angolan colobus monkey, on the other hand, lives in a big fence with plenty of leaves instead of bamboos. Furthermore, the gorillas live in a large, open space with only two or three trees, a fake hill put together by rocks, and a waterfall in the middle of the area. Several large rocks, some tree strings, grass, leaves and bamboos are visible on the ground. In the Ituri Forest, the Schmidt's Spot-nosed guenons group, consisting of an adult female, a male, and a ten-month-old baby, Malaika, live in the same area as the Allen's swamp monkeys.
Primatology is the scientific study of primates. ... Primatologists study primates to understand how humans work. ... For my zoo observations I went to the San Francisco Zoo. ... The first thing I did though was observe two species of primates. ... From the gorillas to the mandrills there were a lot more differences in behavior, but a similarity or two as well. ...
Going to a zoo to complete a research project sounds even less exciting. ... While I was at the zoo, there was one animal that really caught my eye. ... Observing the monkey's behavior gave me a chance to absorb information about the background of the animal. ... These monkeys are endangered because of hunters and primate competitors. The Santa Ana Zoo has helped me gain a new perspective of primates. ...
We now have zoos and education programs to help society learn the importance of our wildlife. ... Our zoos have strict guidelines they must follow in order to be considered a zoo. ... Yet, private owners still take in pets such as lions, tigers, bears, wolves, reptiles and non-human primates. ... As a result of Boo Boo's behavior, they put a collar on him and chained him to a tree. ... Monkeys for instance are one of the most common non-human primates acquired. ...
Although most exotic animals are very territorial and require much group interactions, if kept as a pet, they are typically isolated and spend the main part of his/her day caged up unable to roam and articulate its natural behavior. ... Some other diseases that many exotic animals carry are Rabies (wolves, exotic felines, bears) and Ebola (carried by most non-human primate). ... When they get fed up, the owner often thinks of handing them over to local zoos to have them take care of the mess they have made. The problem is that zoos do not accept donations. When a person can't stand to ...
Placement zoos-where wolves aren't popular-are difficult. ... They also have a family structure more closely resembling that of many primate societies. ... Behaviors that have made wolves extremely successful are the combination of strength, smarts, and coordination. ...
