research paper
Physical Anthropology
Final Paper
Topic Suggestions
Below is a list of the possible early ancestors and primates that you may use as research topics for your final paper. You may use others that are not listed. If you have an idea feel free to reach out to the instructor.
Early Ancestors
Ardipithecus ramidus
Australopithecus afarensis
Australopithecus africanus
Homo erectus
Homo ergaster Homo floresiensis
Homo habilis
Homo heidelbergensis
Homo neanderthalensis
Homo naledi
Homo rudolfensis
Kenyanthropus platyops
Orrorin tugenensis
Paranthropus aethiopicus (Australopithecus aethiopicus)
Paranthropus boisei (Australopithecus boisei)
Paranthropus robustus (Australopithecus robustus)
Primates
Old World Monkeys
Baboons
Macaques
Mandrills
Patas Monkeys
Colobus
Langurs
Probiscus Monkeys
Apes
Gorillas
Lowland Gorilla
Chimpanzees
Orangutan
Bonobo
Gibbons
Siamangs
New World Monkeys
Marmosets
Tamarins
Squirrel Monkeys
Capuchins
Spider Monkeys
Howler Monkeys
Lemurs & Lorises
Ring-Tailed lemurs
Slow Loris
Aye-Ayes
Tarsiers