2. D. Diet & Teeth
Generalized dentition – variety of non-specialized teeth
Lack of dietary specialization
Mostly omnivorous – variety of food (mostly plants/fruit)
Dietary preferences, tooth structure varies by species

3. E. Reproduction
Only occurs while female is in estrus = period of sexual receptivity
Long gestational period
Usually single infant births
Distinct life stages
Prolonged infant dependency
Delayed sexual maturation

4. F. Behavior & Organization
Highly social & intelligent
2. Tendency to live in social groups
Mother-infant unit is foundation
Greater dependence on learned behavior

5. G. Communication Use of vocalizations/call systems
Distinct by age & sex
Alert to danger/threat
Location of food source
Important in dense forest to communicate
Can USE but not SPEAK language
Lack the vocal apparatus necessary to form words
Specific genes (Foxp2) involved in spoken language

6. H. Primate ecology (habitat)
Primarily arboreal (tree-dwelling)
Tropical forests and woodlands
Occupy different layers/levels of forest
Have defined home range & territory
Different use of space & resources helps avoid competition and conflict
Some terrestrial species (baboons, gorillas)

7. I. Threats to Primates Loss of habitat due to deforestation
Hunting (for meat)
Poaching
Captured for sale
Killed for body parts

8. Why study non-human primates?
To decipher evolutionary trends
Transition from quadrupedalism to bipedalism
Transition from arboreal to terrestrial way of life
To use as a basis of comparison
Biological development (comparative anatomy)
Social development (how our ancestors may have lived)