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Biology March 22, 2007

Primate Pictures. Biology March 22, 2007. Lorises. Nocturnal, found mostly in Southeast Asia These are the “slow loris” variety of the genus Nycticebus. Lemurs. Naturally found in Madagascar (“Mada-who-ha?” “No, not who-ha! -Ascar!”) All species are endangered. Tarsiers.

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Biology March 22, 2007

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  1. Primate Pictures Biology March 22, 2007

  2. Lorises • Nocturnal, found mostly in Southeast Asia • These are the “slow loris” variety of the genus Nycticebus

  3. Lemurs • Naturally found in Madagascar(“Mada-who-ha?” “No, not who-ha! -Ascar!”) • All species are endangered

  4. Tarsiers • Nocturnal primate found in Southeast Asia • Largest eyes relative to body size • Its eyes cannot move in their sockets, but it can turn its head 180 degrees in either direction

  5. New World Monkey • Found in Mexico and Central and South America • Prehensile tails

  6. Old World Monkey • Native to Asia and Africa • Prominent nose structure

  7. Gibbons • AKA “Lesser apes” • Really good at swinging • Territorial and known for their vocal calls

  8. Orangutans • “Orang Hutan” translates into “People of the Forest” • One of the kinds of great apes • Comes from Asia

  9. Gorilla • Found in tropical rain forests in Africa • Arms are longer than their legs • “walk” on their knuckles

  10. Chimpanzee • Native to Africa • Complex social behavior and communication

  11. Humans Just look in the mirror!

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