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5/8/2020 Primate Conservation Extra Credit Project (30 points)

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Primate Conservation Extra Credit Project (30 points)

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We have been learning about the characteristics of the Order Primates and the different types of primates that exist around the world. Many primates are endangered, largely as a result of human activities. For this project, you will focus on 3 endangered primates to learn more about these species, why they are endangered, and what can be done to save them.

Directions:

Look through the publication “PRIMATES IN PERIL: The world’s 25 most endangered primates 2018- 2020” Choose 3 species that you want to focus on: one strepsirhine, one monkey, and one ape. For EACH species, answer the following questions (you should have three sets of answers to these questions, one for each species). You can use information from your textbook as well as the Primates In Peril publication. If you use information from another source, you MUST cite the source and indicate what information you took from it. 1. What is the common name? What is the genus/species name? 2. Where does this species live? (both geographic location and habitat) 3. Describe the physical characteristics of this primate. 4. Describe the behavioral adaptations of this primate. 5. Do you think any of the physical and/or behavioral characteristics of this primate may make it

particularly susceptible to being endangered? 6. What are the greatest threats to this primate? In other words, what are the main reasons why it is

endangered? Answer these SUMMARY QUESTIONS (answer only once): 1. What did you learn or what you were surprised to learn from this project? Is there anything that

really stood out to you? 2. What do you think, globally or nationally, could and should be done to protect endangered

primates? 3. Do you think there is anything individuals like yourself can do to help protect endangered

primates? If yes, describe what. If no, describe why you feel this way.

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Attach a Word or PDF file with your answers or submit your answers directly into the submission box. Use headers and re-copy the questions so that your answers are clear and organized.

5/8/2020 Primate Conservation Extra Credit Project (30 points)

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You are expected to write and submit your own answers. If you copy someone’s work or turn in the same answers as another student, you and any other student involved will receive no credit. You will only get points for this project if you have no more than 2 absences over the course of the semester. You will be graded using the following rubric:

A 90-100% Outstanding work with thorough, detailed, and clearly written answers

B 80-89% Above average work with clearly written answers, but not consistently thorough and detailed

C 70-79% Average work with basic understanding and weak presentation of the material

D 60-69% Below average work and performance, weak effort

F <59% Did not follow directions, lack of competence, understanding, and effort