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How nonhuman primates communicate and understand how communication can increase fitness among social primate groups.

How nonhuman primates communicate and understand how communication can increase fitness among social primate groups.

Introduction: Primate Social Communication Discussion Board

Among social primates communication is key.  Nonhuman primates do not have language but they communicate nonetheless.  Among many primate species, facial expressions, gestural communication and vocalizations can be used to communicate information among members of a troop that can increase the fitness (ability to survive and reproduce) of a collective group. In the documentary, “Clever Monkeys”, one important features that repeats  throughout the film is the inherent communication abilities that  nonhuman primates have.

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What you are doing

Your task will be to view how nonhuman primates communicate and understand how communication can increase fitness among social primate groups.

 

What you have to do for points.

For your post you must choose one example of how your chosen primate species communicates. Name the species and and give one example.

You must describe one way that your species communicates (There are many things that are considered communication such as gestures, vocalizations etc.)

You must explain what your species communicates (e.g. hunger, fear etc.)

You must also explain how communication increases fitness within the species that you choose.

In your answer make sure you explain what fitness means.

Clearly explain how your chosen mode of communication would enhances fitness within your  chosen species.

Make sure you cite your information.

 

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How nonhuman primates communicate and understand how communication can increase fitness among social primate groups.

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