ANTH 011 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Biological Anthropology, Sound Recording And Reproduction, Primatology

• School: College of The Sequoias
• Department: Anthropology (ANTH)
• Course: ANTH 011
• Professor: Allen

Document Summary

Observation is at the heart of the subfield of biological anthropology known as primatology. Paternity tests using dna from hair follicles, feces, or urine. Studies of endocrine influences on behavior using hormones extracted from feces or urine. Studies of nonhuman primates communication using sophisticated sound recording equipment. Captive study- primate behavior study conducted in a zoo, lab, or other enclosed setting. Allows us to closely observe nonhuman primate behavior every day; primates cannot hide in trees for hours well-recoded life-histories. The negative: animals kept in unnatural settings cannot expect to see natural patterns of behaviors. Enforced proximity leads to higher levels of aggression, sex, and affiliation. Semi-free-ranging- primate behavior study conducted in a large area that is enclosed or isolated in some way so the populate is captive. Field study- conducted in the habitat in which the primate naturally occurs. Compromise between the confines of captivity and an entirely natural field study.