Primate Behavior and Ecology

Examination of the behavior and ecology of non-human primates-lemurs, lorises, galagos, tarsiers, monkeys, and apes-from a biological and evolutionary perspective. Topics include include feeding ecology, predation, socioecology, sexual selection, kin selection, altruism, dominance, life history, reproduction, mating behavior, reproductive strategies, cognition, social intelligence, and communication. The behavioral ecology of primates will also be compared to that of other mammals as a means of seeing how primates fit into their natural world.

Fall, Spring

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