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ANTH 317. Primate Evolutionary Ecology

3.00
This course explores the interface between an organism and its environment, illustrated with examples from the primates. Behaviors related to feeding, moving, grouping, and socializing are considered from an evolutionary perspective. Topics to be discussed include feeding ecology, functional anatomy, the ecology of primate social systems, ranging behaviors, community ecology, and the role humans play in shaping primate communities. ANTH 196  is the prerequisite or permission of instructor.