Animal chosen : BONOBOS
Do NOT quote more than 10% in your paper for all sources used. The paper must also be in the following format:
Introduction: This is where you will introduce your non-human primate and provide background information on the species (Who, When, Where, What?). Discuss who discovered your species, where your species is geographically found (in the wild), how your species was discovered, the significance of your species name(s) (both scientific and common name), is your species an ape, monkey or other, and if so, what type of ape/monkey/other, the status and conservation, is your species currently on the endangered species list. This is also where you will discuss why you selected this particular non-human primate to research over the others. Do not quote more than 10% in your paper for all sources used.
Content/ Body: provide a detailed physical description of your non-human primate (both males and females), sexual dimorphism (height, weight, coloration, canine size, sagittal crest), typical group size (# of male to # of female composition), mating patterns (monogamy, polyandry, etc.), parental investment (both male and female investment), gestation period, diet (wild only, including seasonal food items), loco-motor patterns, age-span (both in the wild and captivity), foraging techniques, display of estrus, tool use/technology, territory control, territory defense, wild animal geographical predators (what your species is preyed on), dominance hierarchies (both males and females), behavioral displays, and how genetically related (% percentage) your species is to modern homo sapiens. You may also include anything else your found interesting or relevant.
Conclusion: describe how the concepts you learned in class and the textbook concerning the study of primates enabled you to gain a better understanding of your non-human primate. Discuss what research is currently being done to better understand the species/conservation. Discuss current research and news on your species. You may also provide your opinion on your non-human primate. Do not quote more than 10% in your paper for all sources used.
Bibliography: Cite all sources used (both in your paper and Bibliography).
Picture or drawing of your primate
