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While you are at the zoo, follow steps “a” through “d” for each of the three parts. After your
visit to the zoo, use the questions in step “e” as a guide as you write your paper. Don’t forget
that your paper needs an introduction and a conclusion!
Tips & Tricks:
• The primates are usually very active early in the morning, especially the smaller ones.
• Some primates are easier to observe than others – choosing your primates carefully will
make it easier to conduct your observations and write your paper.
o Do not try to observe the Moholi bush babies or the slow loris! Their enclosures
are way too dark to observe anything well.
o The Howler monkeys spend a lot of time sleeping.
• Your hypotheses are not limited to the behaviors on the observation sheets – you can add
your own behaviors in the “Other” columns but they should be behaviors you can
reasonably expect to see in your observation period.
• Ask docents any questions you might have- they love to talk about the animals and they
are amazing resources.
Part 1: Locomotion in different primate species
For this section, you will conduct focal observations of individuals in three species: one
strepsirhine, one New World or Old World Monkey, and one ape (gibbon or chimpanzee but
NOT the gorillas). The individuals you choose for focal observations must be awake.
Strepsirrhine species:__________________________________
NWM/OWM species:_________________________________
Ape species (not gorillas):_________________________________________
1a. First, spend at least 2 minutes observing each of the primate species you have chosen.
1b. Based on your observations and knowledge of primates, make a hypothesis about a behavior
relating to locomotion that you will observe in these species. For example, “I predict that the
individual from [Species 1] will spend more time _______ than the individuals from [Species 2
and Species 3].”
Record your hypothesis here: __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
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Why do you think that behavior will be different among these species? Briefly explain your
reasoning.
Record your reasoning here: __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
1c. Collect focal observations of one individual for each species using the attached observation
sheets. The individuals you choose for focal observations must be awake.
1d. Make notes about each of the species you observe. Things that you may want to note:
• Where does the species typically live in the wild?
• What does it eat?
• What kind of residence pattern or social group structure does it have?
• Does the species have a tail? If so, what does it look like? What do the hands and feet
look like?
• Are there differences in how the species use their tails, hands, or feet?
1e. In this section of your paper, you should use your hypothesis, reasoning, and observations to
address the following points:
• Provide some background information about the species observed.
• What was your hypothesis? What reasoning do you have to support your prediction?
• Was your hypothesis supported?
o If so, what evidence (behaviors you observed) supports your hypothesis? Be
specific! Use numbers to support your statements. For example, “The WhiteCheeked
Gibbon never touched the ground during the observation period.”
o If your hypothesis was not supported, why do you think it was not supported?
• How did the different forms of locomotion that you observed relate to the physical
features of the species (e.g. tails, feet, hands)?
• How do the different locomotion behaviors fit into what you know about these species’
niches (roles in their ecosystem)?
• What would you do differently if you were a researcher genuinely interested in studying
locomotion in different primate species?

Part 2: Behavior in different individuals of the same species
For this section, you will conduct focal observations of two individuals of the same species. You
may not use gorillas or a species that you observed in Part 1. You may choose a strepsirrhine,
Old World Monkey, New World Monkey, or ape species that has individuals that you can tell are
different (e.g. male vs. female, juvenile vs. adult).
Species: ______________________________________
Individual A: __________________________________
Individual B: __________________________________
2a. First, spend at least 2 minutes observing the individuals you have chosen.
2b. Based on your observations and knowledge of primates, make a hypothesis about a behavior
that you will observe in these different individuals. For example, “I predict that the Individual A
will spend more time _______ than Individual B.”
Record your hypothesis here: __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Why do you think that behavior will be different between your two focal individuals? Briefly
explain your reasoning.
Record your reasoning here: __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2c. Collect focal observations of the two individuals that you have selected using the attached
observation sheets. The individuals you choose for focal observations must be awake.
2d. Make notes about the species you observe. Things that you may want to note:
• Where does the species typically live in the wild?
• What does it eat?
• What kind of residence pattern or social group structure does it have?
• What are the noticeable differences between your two focal individuals? If you are
comparing male and female individuals, is the species sexually dimorphic? If you are
comparing a juvenile and an adult, how do you know it’s a juvenile?
• Did they exhibit any behaviors that surprised you?
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• Did these individuals spend a lot of time close to each other or interacting with other
group members, or were they mostly away from others?
2e. In this section of your paper, you should use your hypothesis, reasoning, and observations to
address the following points:
• Provide some background information about the species observed.
• What was your hypothesis? What reasoning do you have to support your prediction?
• Was your hypothesis supported?
o If so, what evidence (behaviors you observed) supports your hypothesis? Be
specific! Use numbers to support your statements. For example, “I observed the
male to groom others twice, but the female groomed others five times during the
observation period.”
o If your hypothesis was not supported, why do you think it was not supported?
• Were there any other notable differences in behaviors among these individuals?
• Were there other factors that might have affected the behavior of the primates during
your observations (for example, did a keeper come in to feed them)? If so, discuss them.
• What would you do differently if you were a researcher genuinely interested in studying
how behavior is different among individuals within the same species?
Part 3: Behavior in different kinds of social groups
For this section, you will conduct observations of two groups of gorillas. Lincoln Park Zoo has
two social groups of gorillas: a bachelor group and a family group. Most zoos only have one
social group and LPZ provides a unique opportunity for you to observe how social behaviors in
different types of social groups within the same species.
3a. First, spend at least 2 minutes observing the bachelor group and the family group.
3b. Based on your observations and knowledge of primates, make a hypothesis about a behavior
that you expect to observe in these different social groups. For example, “I predict that the family
group will _______ less than the bachelor group.”
Record your hypothesis here: __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Why do you think that behavior will be different between the two groups of gorillas? Briefly
explain your reasoning.
Record your reasoning here: __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________
3c. Collect group observations of the two groups of gorillas using the attached observation
sheets.
3d. Make notes about the groups that you observed. Things that you may want to note:
• Where does the species typically live in the wild?
• What does this species usually eat?
• Does one group tend to stay in closer proximity to each other than the other?
• Do these groups differ in terms of how active they are, or where they spend their time
(e.g. on the ground, in the climbing structures)
2e. In this section of your paper, you should use your hypothesis, reasoning, and observations to
address the following points:
• Provide some background information about the species observed.
• What was your hypothesis? What reasoning do you have to support your prediction?
• Was your hypothesis supported?
o If so, what evidence (behaviors you observed) supports your hypothesis? Be
specific! Use numbers to support your statements.
o If your hypothesis was not supported, why do you think it was not supported?
• Were there any other notable differences in behaviors among these groups?
• Based on what you know about these social groups, were you surprised by anything you
saw during your observations?
• What would you do differently if you were a researcher genuinely interested in studying
how behavior is different among bachelor and family groups in gorillas?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While you are at the zoo, follow steps “a” through “d” for each of the three parts. After your
visit to the zoo, use the questions in step “e” as a guide as you write your paper. Don’t forget
that your paper needs an introduction and a conclusion!
Tips & Tricks:
• The primates are usually very active early in the morning, especially the smaller ones.
• Some primates are easier to observe than others – choosing your primates carefully will
make it easier to conduct your observations and write your paper.
o Do not try to observe the Moholi bush babies or the slow loris! Their enclosures
are way too dark to observe anything well.
o The Howler monkeys spend a lot of time sleeping.
• Your hypotheses are not limited to the behaviors on the observation sheets – you can add
your own behaviors in the “Other” columns but they should be behaviors you can
reasonably expect to see in your observation period.
• Ask docents any questions you might have- they love to talk about the animals and they
are amazing resources.
Part 1: Locomotion in different primate species
For this section, you will conduct focal observations of individuals in three species: one
strepsirhine, one New World or Old World Monkey, and one ape (gibbon or chimpanzee but
NOT the gorillas). The individuals you choose for focal observations must be awake.
Strepsirrhine species:__________________________________
NWM/OWM species:_________________________________
Ape species (not gorillas):_________________________________________
1a. First, spend at least 2 minutes observing each of the primate species you have chosen.
1b. Based on your observations and knowledge of primates, make a hypothesis about a behavior
relating to locomotion that you will observe in these species. For example, “I predict that the
individual from [Species 1] will spend more time _______ than the individuals from [Species 2
and Species 3].”
Record your hypothesis here: __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
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Why do you think that behavior will be different among these species? Briefly explain your
reasoning.
Record your reasoning here: __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
1c. Collect focal observations of one individual for each species using the attached observation
sheets. The individuals you choose for focal observations must be awake.
1d. Make notes about each of the species you observe. Things that you may want to note:
• Where does the species typically live in the wild?
• What does it eat?
• What kind of residence pattern or social group structure does it have?
• Does the species have a tail? If so, what does it look like? What do the hands and feet
look like?
• Are there differences in how the species use their tails, hands, or feet?
1e. In this section of your paper, you should use your hypothesis, reasoning, and observations to
address the following points:
• Provide some background information about the species observed.
• What was your hypothesis? What reasoning do you have to support your prediction?
• Was your hypothesis supported?
o If so, what evidence (behaviors you observed) supports your hypothesis? Be
specific! Use numbers to support your statements. For example, “The WhiteCheeked
Gibbon never touched the ground during the observation period.”
o If your hypothesis was not supported, why do you think it was not supported?
• How did the different forms of locomotion that you observed relate to the physical
features of the species (e.g. tails, feet, hands)?
• How do the different locomotion behaviors fit into what you know about these species’
niches (roles in their ecosystem)?
• What would you do differently if you were a researcher genuinely interested in studying
locomotion in different primate species?

Part 2: Behavior in different individuals of the same species
For this section, you will conduct focal observations of two individuals of the same species. You
may not use gorillas or a species that you observed in Part 1. You may choose a strepsirrhine,
Old World Monkey, New World Monkey, or ape species that has individuals that you can tell are
different (e.g. male vs. female, juvenile vs. adult).
Species: ______________________________________
Individual A: __________________________________
Individual B: __________________________________
2a. First, spend at least 2 minutes observing the individuals you have chosen.
2b. Based on your observations and knowledge of primates, make a hypothesis about a behavior
that you will observe in these different individuals. For example, “I predict that the Individual A
will spend more time _______ than Individual B.”
Record your hypothesis here: __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Why do you think that behavior will be different between your two focal individuals? Briefly
explain your reasoning.
Record your reasoning here: __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2c. Collect focal observations of the two individuals that you have selected using the attached
observation sheets. The individuals you choose for focal observations must be awake.
2d. Make notes about the species you observe. Things that you may want to note:
• Where does the species typically live in the wild?
• What does it eat?
• What kind of residence pattern or social group structure does it have?
• What are the noticeable differences between your two focal individuals? If you are
comparing male and female individuals, is the species sexually dimorphic? If you are
comparing a juvenile and an adult, how do you know it’s a juvenile?
• Did they exhibit any behaviors that surprised you?
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• Did these individuals spend a lot of time close to each other or interacting with other
group members, or were they mostly away from others?
2e. In this section of your paper, you should use your hypothesis, reasoning, and observations to
address the following points:
• Provide some background information about the species observed.
• What was your hypothesis? What reasoning do you have to support your prediction?
• Was your hypothesis supported?
o If so, what evidence (behaviors you observed) supports your hypothesis? Be
specific! Use numbers to support your statements. For example, “I observed the
male to groom others twice, but the female groomed others five times during the
observation period.”
o If your hypothesis was not supported, why do you think it was not supported?
• Were there any other notable differences in behaviors among these individuals?
• Were there other factors that might have affected the behavior of the primates during
your observations (for example, did a keeper come in to feed them)? If so, discuss them.
• What would you do differently if you were a researcher genuinely interested in studying
how behavior is different among individuals within the same species?
Part 3: Behavior in different kinds of social groups
For this section, you will conduct observations of two groups of gorillas. Lincoln Park Zoo has
two social groups of gorillas: a bachelor group and a family group. Most zoos only have one
social group and LPZ provides a unique opportunity for you to observe how social behaviors in
different types of social groups within the same species.
3a. First, spend at least 2 minutes observing the bachelor group and the family group.
3b. Based on your observations and knowledge of primates, make a hypothesis about a behavior
that you expect to observe in these different social groups. For example, “I predict that the family
group will _______ less than the bachelor group.”
Record your hypothesis here: __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Why do you think that behavior will be different between the two groups of gorillas? Briefly
explain your reasoning.
Record your reasoning here: __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________
3c. Collect group observations of the two groups of gorillas using the attached observation
sheets.
3d. Make notes about the groups that you observed. Things that you may want to note:
• Where does the species typically live in the wild?
• What does this species usually eat?
• Does one group tend to stay in closer proximity to each other than the other?
• Do these groups differ in terms of how active they are, or where they spend their time
(e.g. on the ground, in the climbing structures)
2e. In this section of your paper, you should use your hypothesis, reasoning, and observations to
address the following points:
• Provide some background information about the species observed.
• What was your hypothesis? What reasoning do you have to support your prediction?
• Was your hypothesis supported?
o If so, what evidence (behaviors you observed) supports your hypothesis? Be
specific! Use numbers to support your statements.
o If your hypothesis was not supported, why do you think it was not supported?
• Were there any other notable differences in behaviors among these groups?
• Based on what you know about these social groups, were you surprised by anything you
saw during your observations?
• What would you do differently if you were a researcher genuinely interested in studying
how behavior is different among bachelor and family groups in gorillas?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sample Solution

While you are at the zoo, pursue steps "a" through "d" for every one of the three sections. After your visit to the zoo, utilize the inquiries in step "e" as a guide as you compose your paper. Bear in mind that your paper needs a presentation and an end! Tips and Tricks: • The primates are generally extremely dynamic at a young hour early in the day, particularly the littler ones. • Some primates are less demanding to see than others – picking your primates precisely will make it simpler to direct your perceptions and compose your paper. o Do not endeavor to watch the Moholi shrub babies or the moderate loris! Their fenced in areas are much excessively dull, making it impossible to watch anything great. o The Howler monkeys invest a ton of energy dozing. • Your speculations are not restricted to the practices on the perception sheets – you can include your very own practices in "Alternate" sections however they ought to be practices you can sensibly hope to find as you would see it period. • Ask docents any inquiries you may have-they want to discuss the creatures and they are astonishing assets. Section 1: Locomotion in various primate species For this segment, you will lead central perceptions of people in three species: one strepsirhine, one New World or Old World Monkey, and one gorilla (gibbon or chimpanzee yet NOT the gorillas). The people you decide for central perceptions must be alert. Strepsirrhine species:__________________________________ NWM/OWM species:_________________________________ Chimp species (not gorillas):_________________________________________ 1a. To start with, put in something like 2 minutes watching every one of the primate animal types you have picked. 1b. In light of your perceptions and information of primates, make a speculation about a conduct identifying with movement that you will see in these species. For instance, "I foresee that the individual from [Species 1] will invest more energy _______ than the people from [Species 2 furthermore, Species 3]." Record your theory here: __________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 6 For what reason do you imagine that conduct will be distinctive among these species? Quickly clarify your thinking. Record your thinking here: __________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 1c. Gather central perceptions of one individual for every specie utilizing the appended perception sheets. The people you decide for central perceptions must be conscious. 1d. Influence notes about every one of the animal categories you to watch. Things that you might need to note: • Where does the species normally live in nature? • What does it eat? • What sort of home example or social gathering structure does it have? • Does the species have a tail? Assuming this is the case, what does it resemble? What do the hands and feet resemble? • Are there contrasts in how the species utilize their tails, hands, or feet? 1e. In this area of your paper, you should utilize your theory, thinking, and perceptions to address the accompanying focuses: • Provide some foundation data about the species watched. • What was your speculation? What thinking do you need to help your forecast? • Was your speculation bolstered? o If all in all, what proof (practices you watched) bolsters your speculation? Be explicit! Utilize numbers to help your announcements. For instance, "The WhiteCheeked Gibbon never contacted the ground amid the perception time frame." o If your theory was not bolstered, for what reason do you think it was not upheld? • How did the diverse types of movement that you watched identify with the physical highlights of the species (e.g. tails, feet, hands)? • How do the distinctive movement practices fit into what you think about these species' specialties (jobs in their biological community)? • What might you do any other way on the off chance that you were a specialist truly inspired by examining motion in various primate species? Section 2: Behavior in various people of similar species For this segment, you will direct central perceptions of two people of similar species. You may not utilize gorillas or an animal categories that you saw in Part 1. You may pick a strepsirrhine, Old World Monkey, New World Monkey, or gorilla species that has people that you can tell are extraordinary (e.g. male versus female, adolescent versus grown-up). Species: ______________________________________ Individual A: __________________________________ Singular B: __________________________________ 2a. To begin with, put in something like 2 minutes watching the people you have picked. 2b. In light of your perceptions and learning of primates, make a theory about a conduct that you will see in these diverse people. For instance, "I anticipate that the Individual A will invest more energy _______ than Individual B." Record your speculation here: __________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ For what reason do you believe that conduct will be diverse between your two central people? Quickly clarify your thinking. Record your thinking here: __________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 2c. Gather central perceptions of the two people that you have chosen utilizing the appended perception sheets. The people you decide for central perceptions must be wakeful. 2d. Influence notes about the species you to watch. Things that you might need to note: • Where does the species normally live in nature? • What does it eat? • What sort of home example or social gathering structure does it have? • What are the recognizable contrasts between your two central people? In the event that you are contrasting male and female people, is the species explicitly dimorphic? In the event that you are contrasting an adolescent and a grown-up, how would you know it's an adolescent? • Did they display any practices that shocked you? 8 • Did these people invest a great deal of energy near one another or cooperating with other assemble individuals, or would they say they were for the most part far from others? 2e. In this area of your paper, you should utilize your speculation, thinking, and perceptions to address the accompanying focuses: • Provide some foundation data about the species watched. • What was your speculation? What thinking do you need to help your forecast? • Was your speculation upheld? o If things being what they are, what proof (practices you watched) bolsters your speculation? Be explicit! Utilize numbers to help your announcements. For instance, "I watched the male to prep others twice, however the female prepped others multiple times amid the perception period." o If your theory was not upheld, for what reason do you think it was not bolstered? • Were there some other outstanding contrasts in practices among these people? • Were there different variables that may have influenced the conduct of the primates amid your perceptions (for instance, did an attendant come in to encourage them)? Provided that this is true, talk about them. • What might you do any other way in the event that you were a specialist really inspired by contemplating how conduct is distinctive among people inside similar species? Section 3: Behavior in various types of social gatherings For this area, you will lead perceptions of two gatherings of gorillas. Lincoln Park Zoo has two social gatherings of gorillas: an unhitched male gathering and a family gathering. Most zoos just have one social gathering and LPZ gives a one of a kind chance to you to see how social practices in distinctive kinds of social gatherings inside similar species. 3a. To start with, put in somewhere around 2 minutes watching the single man gathering and the family gathering. 3b. In view of your perceptions and learning of primates, make a theory about a conduct that you hope to see in these diverse social gatherings. For instance, "I foresee that the family gathering will _______ not exactly the unhitched male gathering." Record your speculation here: __________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ For what reason do you believe that conduct will be distinctive between the two gatherings of gorillas? Quickly clarify your thinking. Record your thinking here: __________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 9 _________________________________________________________________________ 3c. Gather aggregate perceptions of the two gatherings of gorillas utilizing the joined perception sheets. 3d. Make notes about the gatherings that you watched. Things that you might need to note: • Where does the species regularly live in nature? • What does this species typically eat? • Does one gathering will in general remain in nearer nearness to one another than the other? • Do these gatherings contrast regarding how dynamic they are, or where they invest their energy (e.g. on the ground, in the climbing structures) 2e. In this segment of your paper, you should utilize your theory, thinking, and perceptions to address the accompanying focuses: • Provide some foundation data about the species watched. • What was your theory? What thinking do you need to help your forecast? • Was your speculation upheld? o If all in all, what proof (practices you watched) underpins your theory? Be explicit! Utilize numbers to help your announcements. o If your speculation was not bolstered, for what reason do you think it was not upheld? • Were there some other notabl>
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