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The Wonderful World Of Monkeys.

LaToya MingWhat is Intelligence?

capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, facts, meanings, etc.

INTELLIGENCE (contin.)Psychology- the science of mind and behaviorYour intelligence level starts within your mindYour mind and how you think determines how you behave.3 Types of IntelligenceAnalytical: needed for problem solving Creative: reacting adaptively to novel situationsPractical: required for everyday tasksMonkeys!They are primatesMost monkeys live in tropical regions in the Americas, Africa, and Asia and spend much of their lives in treetopsMany species of monkeys live in groups called troopsIn Africa, mandrills can live in troops of up to 45 monkeysMandrill troops are led by a dominant male, which has the brightest colors on his face--and also on his rear! The troop also includes several breeding females and their offspring.

How Do Monkeys Show Signs of Intelligence?

There are Nine easy Steps to see if your monkey is Smart. Communication Skills

Monkeys communicate with hand gestures, facial expressions, and noises called vocalizations

Eating Techniques

they eat a variety of different foodsMany species of monkeys eat fruits, seeds, roots, herbsPygmy marmosets drill holes in trees and drink the tree sapGrooming

They groom to stay cleanGrooming involves removing potential parasites from the hairuntangling knots courtship rituals

Choosing Mates

They bond with one another by groomingThey also bond by eating and sleeping close to one another.

Sleeping

In trees,DirtLeaves so they are safe from predators

Childcarebirth in monkeys varies by speciesThe pygmy marmoset lives in a group of sixAfter birth, the offspring are carried around by the males in the communityThey are returned to the mother for nursing

Defense Techniques

Staring is thought to be a threat in monkey communitiesHearing

Monkeys can hear wellThey notice any little noiseThey can tell the difference between their troops noiseMothers can tell from their babies noise and other one

Territory

Very territorialFirst they try to move awaywhen they feel threatened or being challenged they strikeThey use defense techniques to fight

Bar Graph

Intelligent MonkeysOver time monkeys have adapted to their surroundingsThey used creative intelligence to come up with new ways to eat food (i.e. peeling or biting a banana)Aggressive behavior can tell their mood or feelings

ETHOGRAM-How do monkeys show signs of intelligence?12345678910Communications SkillsXXXXXXXEating Tech.XXXXXGroomingXXXXChoosing MatesSleeping EnvironmentChild CareDefense Tech.XXXXXXHearingTerritorial