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I. Primate Suborders
    A. Prosimians
        1. Prosimian characteristics
        2. Types of prosimians
    B. Anthropoids
    C. Alternative Classifications
II. The Monkeys
    A. New World Monkeys
        1. Characteristics
        2. Case study: Howler monkeys
    B. Old World Monkeys
        1. Characteristics
        2. Case study: Baboons
III. The Hominoids
    A. Hominoid Characteristics
    B. Classification of the Hominoids
        1. Methods of analysis
        2. Models of relationship
IV. The Living Apes
    A. Gibbons
        1. Physical characteristics
        2. Distribution and environment
        3. Social structure
    B. Orangutans
        1. Physical characteristics
        2. Distribution and environment
        3. Social structure
    C. Gorillas
        1. Physical characteristics
        2. Distribution and environment
        3. Social structure
    D. Chimpanzees
        1. Physical characteristics
        2. Distribution and environment
        3. Social structure
    E. Bonobos
        1. Physical characteristics
        2. Distribution and environment
        3. Social structure
V. Summary
VI. Supplemental Readings


Special Topic: Social Structure and Testes Size in Primates





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