Information on Prosimians: What is a Prosimian?
Reflect on the following by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan: (These quotes are taken from Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors) (Pages 268-269)
Consider for a moment that human gatherers and hunters utilize territories that are far larger than chimpanzees. Consider too as you read the following that chimpanzees hunt with teamwork.
(Page 291 from Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan.)
Use the readings "What's Love Got to do With It?" and "The
Nature of Romatic Love" in developing ideas about this question. (You
may also refer to a reading entitled: The Bonobos' Peaceable Kingdom.) Also
you can explore several of the earlier sources such as Scent of Man and
Love By the Line.
You can access a recent article on Bonobo behavior that
sheds significant insights on sharing among Bonobos:
| Bonobo Sex and Society |
| Do Chimpanzees Have a System of Justice? |
Franz DeWaal provides us with some insights into possible origins of human morality. As well you can explore terms such as altruism, reciprocity, and egalitarian in these readings. Primate Morality
(Page 304 from Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan.) (Page 305 from Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan.) (Pages 314-315 from Shadows of Forgotten
Ancestors by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan.)
It is clear that chimpanzees utilize a number of different types of
tools. This includes the use of natural things but also a degree of manipulation
of those things that are used for tools. (Pages 399-401 from Shadows
of Forgotten Ancestors by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan.)
Consider the following (Page 399 from Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan):
....it is good for us that there are still apes on Earth.....Much of this chimp and bonobo behavior was discovered only recently.....
The Machiavellian side to primates
Readings
Commentary - APES OF WRATH by Barbara Smuts from Discover Magazine 8/95