University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Pig Tailed Langur
Informational data on the taxonomy of the Pig-tailed Langur in this detailed factsheet that includes a list of outside resources.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Langur
Provides informational data on the taxonomy of the Langur in this detailed factsheet that includes a list of outside resources.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Potto
Provides informational data on the taxonomy of the Potto in this detailed factsheet that includes a list of outside resources.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Slender Loris
Informational data on the taxonomy of the Slender Loris in this detailed factsheet that includes a list of outside resources.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Sportive Lemur
Informational data on the taxonomy of the Sportive Lemur with a detailed factsheet that includes a list of outside resources.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Dwarf Lemur
Provides informational data on the taxonomy of the Dwarf Lemur in this detailed factsheet that includes a list of outside resources.
Scientific American
Scientific American: A Promenade With Prosimians
This article, published by Scientific American (September 2002), takes a look at the lemurs and their next of kin at the Duke Primate Center.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Gorilla
Kids learn about the Gorilla, strong and intelligent African primate that is endangered.
Curated OER
Wisconsin Prc Logo
Information about primates, includes links to primate centers and organizations. Find out about the International Directory of Primatology. Click into "Resources on Primatology" and then "About the Primates" to get to primate-specific...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Paw Preference in Pets
The great majority of people have a distinct hand preference. The goal of this science fair project is to determine whether non-primate mammals (e.g., dogs or cats) have a paw preference, which might indicate lateralization of function...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Phylogenetics Problems
A lesson plan where students solve problems by using cladistics to determine phylogenies. Problems require that students determine which characteristics are ancestral or derived by looking at both dinosaurs' remains and primate skulls....
eSkeletons
E Skeletons Project
Funded by the National Science Foundation, the eSkeletons Project provides interactive views of bones. Various menus allow you to review the bones of the human skeleton and compare them to the bone structures of nine primates.
W. W. Norton
W. W. Norton & Company: How Humans Evolved
This provides access to a webbook about How Humans Evolved. The following topics are covered: (1) How Evolution Works, (2) Primate Behavior and Ecology, (3) The History of Human Lineage, and (4) Evolution and Modern Humans. Each chapter...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: The Opposable Thumb as a Human Adaptation: Thumb Taping Lab
Students conduct a short experiment to determine the importance of the opposable thumb by taping their thumb to render it useless while they proceed to do an everyday activity. In the end students will have the opportunity to reflect on...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Chimpanzee
This resource provides detailed information about the chimpanzee, as well as several pictures and audio clips.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Gorilla
This resource presents detailed information about the gorilla, including several photos and an audio clip. [1:52]
African Wildlife Foundation
African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Baboon
Resource takes an exploratory look at the baboon. Content includes information on this animal's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Life Science for Grade 4 With Wild Kratts
This unit uses Wild Kratt videos, hands-on activities, and document resources to teach about animal senses. Extensions for further learning are also provided.
University of Wisconsin
Primate Info Net: Orangutan Foundation International
An overview of the Orangutan Foundation International, headed by Birute Galdikas. It includes a special link to additional information.
Remedy Health Media
A Look at Theories on the Origin of Hiv
This resource presents an article on the theories of the origin of the AIDS virus (HIV). As was thought for many years, another primate may have first introduced us to this virus. Original resource from 2000 AIDS Project Los Angeles.
Other
Becoming Human: Comparison of Human and Ape Chromosones
Have you ever wondered how closely we are related to other primates? Join this chromosone comparison adventure to compare the banding patterns of human chromosones to those of apes.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Chimpanzee
Comprehensive reference information about the chimpanzee. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this highly intelligent, vocal primate.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Human Characteristics: Tools & Foods
Learn about the history of how humans have used tools to meet their need for food, beginning with the ancient tools our ancestors used millions of years ago. Non-human primates also use some tools.
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