ANTH 1032 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Gelada, Gombe Stream National Park, Jane Goodall
11 Mar 2014
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We need a broad-based comparative perspective to contextualize humans. Can"t only look at one species (i. e. , homo sapiens: can only identify what makes humans different through comparison with non-humans. Framework for the interpretation of human evolution. Aids in our understanding of past humans behavior through behaviour. Yes; behaviours can be affected by natural selection: behavioural ecology study of behavioural evolution as a response to ecological factors, some instinctual behaviours have genetic triggers. Behaviour results from complex interactions between genetic and environmental. Genes that will have a negative affect on future generations are eliminated factors without reproduction. Jane goodall: gombe stream national park, tanzania. Project began in 1960 and is ongoing: observed and interacted with chimpanzees in their natural habitat, revolutionized our views on chimp behaviour, society, and communication. Hunting & carnivory (chimps were long thought to be vegetarians) Gregarious (live in groups), except for orangutans who live in solitude except when it is time to mate.
