ANTHR-140 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: United States Air Force, Francine Patterson, Sagittal Crest
24 Sep 2020
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
They are the largest primate and has an extreme sexual dimorphism. The males are 200 kg and females are 80 kg. Silver and black backs recently observed using tools in the wilds. Diet is facultative folivore they like sweet things, lower quality foods. The silver backs are the central individuals of the group, they are older and. Take a look at their noises to tell individuals apart. Pan, the chimpanzee (p. troglodytes and p. paniscus or bonobo ) They are socially male (p. troglodytes) and female (p. paniscus) bonded societies. They are 98. 4% genetically identical to humans. Uniqueness is that they are tool users and can learn language. Used in space, biomedical, and linguistic research studies. Sexual behavior to establish/maintain social bonds, relieve tension (grooming) Complicated belief and culture systems which influence diet, behaviors, and social systems. Project washoe started in 1966 oklahoma when washoe was purchased by u. s air force members alan and beatrix gardener who teaches.
