Ever wonder what a captive (or even wild primate) does
all day? Take a second and try guessing (before scrolling down)? Probably the
activities that instantly come to mind are sleeping, eating, and maybe playing.
Obviously, there are some significant differences across species as well as
some important dependencies based on the size and composition of the group of
primate. However, this custom illustration is intended to provide a bit more
detail about the "day in the life" of a primate.
As
it is shown, primates have a wide range of behavioral activities to
keep them busy during the day. Some primate behavioral research seeks to
understand how various factors influence the established mix of
activities. For example, how is the mix of activities of the dominant
male altered by diet or novel weather patterns? Mating (purposely not
shown above) is particularly difficult to understand and quantify,
especially in the context of captivity. Some institutions struggle to
identify success factors for mating/reproduction that could potentially
lead to improved success rates. Hopefully, this is an interesting view,
and thought-provoking to compare the primate range of activities to our
own across any given day.
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