Observations of Primates at the Lincoln Zoo Park

Document Type:Research Paper

Subject Area:Biology

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As they observe, they would come up with behavior record of the primates after every 20 seconds. Such form of observation was significant in determining feeding, interactions, socialization among other features of the observed animal. Introduction The observers were required to observe species of monkeys and apes to learn of their characteristics. According to Lukas and Stephen (440), the characteristics would be realized by looking at the interaction, socialization, feeding and aggression of the animals. The various apes and monkeys differing in shapes, sizes and color were seen swinging and moving from one tree to another within the Helen Brach Primate House. She was always in possession of her colorful red blanket with her tongue always outside and the permanent facial injury which gave her identity different from all others as indicated by Ross and Katie (465).

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On the other hand, among the monkeys, the Bolivian Gray Titi identified by the scientific name Callicebus donacophilus was the first one to be studied. It is mostly found in the tropical forests of Bolivia and northern Paraguay. This was a rare species hence its habitats and behaviors were difficult to record. The next monkey on the study list was the DeBrazza's identified as Ceropithecus neglectus and being the oldest world monkey feeds on fruits, leaves, flowers, seeds insects as well as mushrooms. The next to be studied was the three Bolivian Titi monkeys. The physical wrapping of their longest tails to assume the shape of a rope made them socialize among themselves when I first neared them. Five minutes later, they separated and actively swung from the branches with the movement of their bodies towards the people gathered around the glass.

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However, in presence of the Zookeeper 11-12 minutes, the monkeys gathered together allowing the keeper to easily clean the habitat. Langur monkeys were studied as a group in their habitat. Discussion Observation of the various primate species leads to the conclusion that the natural environments favor varied lifestyles to specific primate. For the New World monkeys, they are found interacting amongst themselves in groups with peaceful feeding and socialization. Contrastively, the Old world monkey remains active and aggressive if all elements are made available to them. In presence of these elements, they remain active in feeding, socializing and uniquely presents a different phenotype form facilitating distinction of each. Comparably, Krupenye et al (112) present as complicated as their interaction is human like.

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