Primate Taxonomy Primate Taxonomy Introduction This first lecture is designed to introduce the primate order in terms of its classification and to familiarise you with the…

Slide 1 Slide 2 Linnaeus’ Taxonomy Taxonomy is any method of classification. Slide 3 Reasons for Using a Classification System: n Clarification of species n Allows for…

Slide 1 PRIMATES AND PRIMATE BEHAVIOR Chapter 6/7 Slide 2 Predisposition  The capacity or inclination to do something.  An organism’s capacity for behavioral or anatomical…

Slide 1 Slide 2 Primatology The study of primates and how their behavior is similar to human behavior Slide 3 Primate Characteristics (Mammal) Intelligence (brain size) Live…

Slide 1 Be mindful of your feelings Speciesism as a moral illusion Stijn Bruers, IARC, Esch, sept-2012 Slide 2 Overview What are moral illusions? Analogy with optical illusions…

W Unit 6 What Animal Really Think? Many researchers believe that chimps are able to see themselves in relation to others in their groups. Some birds have the capacity to…

Human Evolution Human Evolution Ch 17.6 “wolf book” Human evolution is NOT controversial amongst most scientists BUT disagreements on: how many species. Interpretations…

Chapter 3 The Living Primates Chapter Preview What Is the Place of Humanity among the Other Animals? What Are the Characteristics of the Primates Inhabiting the World Today?…

Primate and Human Evolution Chapter 19 What Are Primates? Primate order: Arboreal ancestors. Trends in primate evolution: Changes in skeletons. Change in mode of locomotion.…

Human Evolution Human Evolution Ch 17.6 “wolf book” Human evolution is NOT controversial amongst most scientists BUT disagreements on: how many species. Interpretations…