Primate Classification: Charting Species from Zoos

Jessica Bastos November 12, 2023 Videos from Sacramento Zoo and Tama Zoo

Primate Classification Chart Fill out the chart completely for the primate species you choose to observe. Common name: Black and white ruffle lemur Scientific name: Varecia variegata Suborder: Stepsirrhini Infraorder: Lemuriformes Superfamily: Lemuroidea Family: Lemuridae Genus: Ruffled lemurs Species (also list subspecies if applicable) Number of primates observed in enclosure: 4 Describe the coloring and any identifying markings of the primate: fluffy fur, black and white coloring, hands, feet, face are all black, long black tail Identify the primate group (Prosimian, New World Monkey, Old world Monkey, Ape): Prosimian Describe the features that you used to identify which primate group this species belongs to: Small, grooming claw, longer snout Is there sexual dimorphism in this species, if so, describe what is dimorphic : No sexual dimorphism In which countries does this primate live in the wild: Northeast Madagascar Describe the natural habitat of this primate: Rainforest What is the primate’s natural diet in the wild: fruit, seeds, nectar What is this primate’s natural locomotion pattern? (this may be different from what you observe): Arboreal locomotion

Primate Classification Chart Fill out the chart completely for the primate species you choose to observe. Common name: Squirrel Monkey Scientific name: Saimiri Suborder: Haplorhini Infraorder: Simiiformes Superfamily: Saimiriinae Family: Cebidae Genus: Saimiri Species (also list subspecies if applicable) S. boliviensis, S. oerstedti, S. sciureus, S. ustus, S. vanzolinii S.b. boliviensis, S.b. peruviensis, S.o. citrinellus, S.o. oerstedti, S.s. albigena, S.s. cassiquiarensis, S.s. macrodon, S.s. sciureus Number of primates observed in enclosure: 2 Describe the coloring and any identifying markings of the primate: Dark brown/black fur with white mask looking shapes on face, young monkey looks to have orange fur on arms Identify the primate group (Prosimian, New World Monkey, Old world Monkey, Ape): New World Describe the features that you used to identify which primate group this species belongs to: Flat nose with nostrils on side, no opposable thumbs, and prehensile tail Is there sexual dimorphism in this species, if so, describe what is dimorphic: Yes, males are typically heavier than females In which countries does this primate live in the wild: Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, and Venezula Describe the natural habitat of this primate: Tropical rainforests of South America What is the primate’s natural diet in the wild: insects, eggs, fruits, tender leaves, flowers What is this primate’s natural locomotion pattern? (this may be different from what you observe) Both bipedality and quadrupedality

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Primate Classification Chart Fill out the chart completely for the primate species you choose to observe. Common name: Chimpanzee Scientific name: Pan troglodytes Suborder: Haplorhini Infraorder: Simiiformes Superfamily: Hominidae Family: Hominidae Genus: Pan Species: P. troglodytes, P.t. schweinfurthii, P.t. vellerosus, P.t. verus Number of primates observed in enclosure: 4 (2 females, 2 males) Describe the coloring and any identifying markings of the primate: brown/black hair with minimal hair on face (except some white chin hairs), large ears, hands/feet bare, black/pinkish skin Identify the primate group (Prosimian, New World Monkey, Old world Monkey, Ape): Ape Describe the features that you used to identify which primate group this species belongs to: No tail, long arms, suspensory locomotion Is there sexual dimorphism in this species, if so, describe what is dimorphic: Yes, because the males are bigger than the females In which countries does this primate live in the wild: West and Central Africa Describe the natural habitat of this primate: T ropical forests and savannas What is the primate’s natural diet in the wild: fruits, nuts, plants, insects What is this primate’s natural locomotion pattern? (this may be different from what you observe) Both bipedality and quadrupedality

30-minute Observation - Chimpanzee  Walking with offspring hanging on front  Walking and finding food (fruit on ground, leaves)  Pant-hooting at each other (seems like an argument, happens many time in video)  Climbing and hanging on enclosure structures  Taunting (chasing each other for food)  Small chimp climbing and swinging  Older looking chimp sitting alone searching through grass  Sticking sticks down into rocks to extract insects then eating them  Baby chimp walking around near mother, playing with sticks  Baby chimp running up to adult and latching onto the back before the adult walks around  Baby chimp exploring enclosure structure  Two adult chimps grooming each other while baby plays nearby  Grooming is picking and chewing at each other’s fur for insects  Chimps all start to sound off and get loud running to the back of the enclosure out of sight  Chimps lay around with each other on the center platform in enclosure  Baby and young chimp play, then an adult chimp chases the baby  Baby chimp swings and climbs across rope by gripping with hands and feet  Adult/older chimps eat away from others  Catching fruit thrown to them

Work Cited Caramelribbon3. “Tama Zoo Chimps 2023/05/28 #1.” YouTube, 12 June 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4e3ZGQXFwg. KSelection. “Squirrel Monkey | Sacramento Zoo | Nature | KSelection.” YouTube, 28 Sept. 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAL_egWEFsw. scvcebc. “Chimpanzees at the Sacramento Zoo.” YouTube, 21 Oct. 2020, www.youtube.com/watch? v=ZNVRr9JB3_M. TheSacramentoZoo. “Black and White Ruffed Lemurs - Sacramento Zoo.” YouTube, 20 Oct. 2015, www.youtube.com/watch?v=uopq9tJwiFM.

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