Primates - Order Primates
Primates (Order Primates) form a group of mammals that include apes, monkeys, prosimians, lemurs, lorises, galagos, tarsiers, pottos and of course, humans.
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Are Humans 'Marathon Runners by Nature'?
Recent research reveals the possiblity that our early human ancestors possessed special skills as long distance runners. The theory, recently proposed by Dennis Bramble of the University of Utah and Daniel Lieberman of Harvard University, suggests that early humans, though poor sprinters, were skilled long-distance runners.
Recent research reveals the possiblity that our early human ancestors possessed special skills as long distance runners. The theory, recently proposed by Dennis Bramble of the University of Utah and Daniel Lieberman of Harvard University, suggests that early humans, though poor sprinters, were skilled long-distance runners.
Aye-aye - Daubentonia madagascariensis
The aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) is a mammal belonging to the group of primates referred to as the prosimians. Prosimians are more primitive than monkeys and apes and, in addition to the aye-aye, include animals such as lemurs, lorises, pottos and galagos.
The aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) is a mammal belonging to the group of primates referred to as the prosimians. Prosimians are more primitive than monkeys and apes and, in addition to the aye-aye, include animals such as lemurs, lorises, pottos and galagos.
Golden-crowned Sifaka - Propithecus tattersalli
Golden-crowned sifakas (Propithecus tattersalli) weigh, on average, 3kg (6.6lbs) and grow to lengths of about 48cm (19in). They have tufted ears, a black face, white trimming of fur around the face, and orange-gold fur on the top of their head and below their chin.
Golden-crowned sifakas (Propithecus tattersalli) weigh, on average, 3kg (6.6lbs) and grow to lengths of about 48cm (19in). They have tufted ears, a black face, white trimming of fur around the face, and orange-gold fur on the top of their head and below their chin.
New Primate Discovered in Tanzania
A new species of primate, the highland mangabey (Lophocebus kipunji), has been discovered by two separate teams of researchers in Tanzania. The highland mangabey is a medium-sized primate with a long tail, well suited for its arboreal (tree-dwelling) lifestyle.
A new species of primate, the highland mangabey (Lophocebus kipunji), has been discovered by two separate teams of researchers in Tanzania. The highland mangabey is a medium-sized primate with a long tail, well suited for its arboreal (tree-dwelling) lifestyle.
Plummeting Gorilla Population Draws Conservation Funding
Populations of eastern lowland gorillas have suffered tremendously over the past decade. Their numbers have fallen sharply, from 17,000 gorillas in 1994 to only 5,000 in 2004.
Populations of eastern lowland gorillas have suffered tremendously over the past decade. Their numbers have fallen sharply, from 17,000 gorillas in 1994 to only 5,000 in 2004.
Primates (Order Primates)
The Order Primates is a diverse group of mammals that includes about 233 species that are grouped into 13 families.
The Order Primates is a diverse group of mammals that includes about 233 species that are grouped into 13 families.
The Mysterious Barbary Macaque
High in the scrublands and fir forests of the Atlas Mountains roams a unique primate. The Barbary Macaque (Macaca sylvanus) is Africa's only macaque species—all other macaques (there are over 20 species in the genus) live in Asia.
High in the scrublands and fir forests of the Atlas Mountains roams a unique primate. The Barbary Macaque (Macaca sylvanus) is Africa's only macaque species—all other macaques (there are over 20 species in the genus) live in Asia.