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Among the primates, lemurs are unique in many ways. They are the most biologically diverse, yet their habitat is confined to Madagascar. What are some of the unique aspects of lemur behavior? How are these related to their social structure and their adaptation to dietary sources?
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Baboons have been studied extensively, and their behavior could provide clues to how early hominin may have lived. It appears that dominance hierarchies are closely tied to their environments, which include both forest and savanna. What are the fundamental differences in the hierarchical structures in both environments? Why do they exist, and what is their impact on baboon social life?





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