PRIMATES

2 Groups of Primates Simians Prosimians

Primate Facts All species have adaptations for climbing trees. Large brains, stereoscopic vision. Sense of smell less dominant (unlike most other mammals) 3 color vision Opposable thumbs Sexually dimorphic (males look very different from females) Slow rates of development, reach maturity later but live longer lives.

Prosimian Facts NOT monkeys or apes. Characteristics like the earliest primates. Primarily tree-dwellers. Longer snouts than monkeys and apes. Well developed sense of smell. Nocturnal Live in Madagascar, Philippines, and Southeast Asia Extremely endangered. Examples: Lemur, Tarsier, Lorisiforms

3 Groups of Simians New World MonkeysOld World Monkeys Apes

Old World Monkeys Live in Africa and Asia. Diurnal (active during the day). Narrow pointed snouts. Tails, but not used for grasping. Larger than New World monkeys. Butt pads for sitting on. Examples: Langur, Colobus monkey, Patas monkey, Mandrill, Baboon Spectacled Langur Golden Snub Nose Monkeys Patas Monkey Mandrill Baboon

New World Monkeys Live in Central & South America. Diurnal (active during the day). Flat nosed. Grasping tails. Small to medium sized. No butt pads for sitting on. Examples: Tamarins, Marmosets, Capuchin, Howler Monkey, Spider Monkey Baby Pygmy Marmosets Spider Monkey Golden Lion Tamarin Howler Monkey

Apes Live in Central, South America & Africa Diurnal (active during the day). Use tools. Complex social lives. Able to solve problems. Many facial expressions. No tail. Examples: Orangutan, Gorillas, Gibbons, Bonobos, Chimpanzees, Humans Gibbon Bonobo Chimpanzee Gorilla Orangutan Human