Biology

Pan troglodytes Pan troglodytes- Extensive information on the chimpanzee provided by the Animal Diversity Web Project. Fongoli Chimps Fongoli Chimps- Article from the National Geographic Magazine on how the chimpanzees on the savannas of Senegal are hunting bush babies with spearlike sticks. Kohler’s Research on the Mentality of Apes Kohler’s Research on the Mentality of Apes- Excerpt from a book by Gould and Gould discussing the tests that Kohler set the chimpanzees he was marooned with during the First World… WWF - Chimpanzee WWF - Chimpanzee- Biology and conservation issues of Pan troglodytes. The Chimpanzee: Pan troglodytes The Chimpanzee: Pan troglodytes- Research project by Neil Madisen on this ape, including its classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with oth… Speaking Bonobo Speaking Bonobo- Article about bonobo intelligence, including their language-related skills. From The Smithsonian magazine. The Smart and Swinging Bonobo The Smart and Swinging Bonobo- Paul Raffaele’s article taken from the Smithsonian Magazine describes his visit to the remote rain forest of the Congo to see bonobos in their natur… WWF - Bonobos WWF - Bonobos- Biology and conservation of Pan paniscus. Bonobo Conservation Initiative Bonobo Conservation Initiative- BCI is a non-profit organisation which conducts bonobo surveys, establishes protected areas and works to increase global awareness about bonobos. Bonobo: The Forgotten Ape Bonobo: The Forgotten Ape- Review of the recent book by Frans de Waal. Bonobo: The Forgotten Ape Bonobo: The Forgotten Ape- Review by Danny Yee. Comparison of Some Similar Chimpanzee and Human Behaviors Comparison of Some Similar Chimpanzee and Human Behaviors- Essay about symbolic communication, medicinal plant usage, and Bonobo peace keeping. Pygmy Chimpanzee (Bonobo) Pygmy Chimpanzee (Bonobo)- Detailed fact sheet, including vocal and gestural communication, behavior and morphology, with references. Includes images. Bonobos: The Left-Bank Chimpanzees Bonobos: The Left-Bank Chimpanzees- Conservation, zoo, and species information. The Primates: Humans The Primates: Humans- As a member of the superfamily Hominoidea, man is in fact just another primate species with African origins and differs physically only in degree from some o… Images of Neandertals Images of Neandertals- A discussion of how Neanderthals have been depicted in the last century, with examples and links to other sites of interest. Cooking Clan of the Cave Bear Style Cooking Clan of the Cave Bear Style- Comparison of hot rock and leather pot over fire cooking methods. The Neanderthal Museum The Neanderthal Museum- German museum dedicated to Neanderthal humans. Includes online exhibits, research information, and links to other hominid resources. Site is in both Englis… Homo habilis Homo habilis- An introduction to the well known but poorly defined species. Homo habilis Homo habilis- Short discussion of the species, and of the unanswered questions about where in the hominid line it fits in. Indonesia's Lost World: Shaking Up the Family Tree Indonesia's Lost World: Shaking Up the Family Tree- New discoveries on the Indonesian island of Flores are revealing that until at least 13,000 to 12,000 years ago, modern humans … Our Not So Distant Relative Our Not So Distant Relative- Article from Guardian Unlimited about the new hominid species discovered in 2004. Homo floresiensis Homo floresiensis- Account of how Dr. Mike Morwood and his colleagues searched the island of Flores for archaeological evidence of the passage of Australia's Aboriginal ancestors. BBC: Hobbit Was 'Not a Diseased Human' BBC: Hobbit Was 'Not a Diseased Human'- A study suggests the famous Indonesian "Hobbit" skeleton does not belong to a modern human with a brain disease, as some claimed. Wikipedia Wikipedia- Article on the discovery of this new homanid with facts and figures. "Hobbit" Discovered: Tiny Human Ancestor Found in Asia "Hobbit" Discovered: Tiny Human Ancestor Found in Asia- Scientists have found skeletons of a human species that grew no larger than a three-year-old modern child. The species live… 'Hobbit' Joins Human Family Tree 'Hobbit' Joins Human Family Tree- BBC News reports that the discovery of remains belonging to a tiny species of ancient human has been hailed as one of the most sensational finds … Homo erectus Homo erectus- Information and diagnostic features of this species. Human Evolution Human Evolution- Exhibit of Homo erectus fossils at the Paleontological Museum, University of Oslo. Narwhal: Monodon monoceros Narwhal: Monodon monoceros- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Narwhal tusk riddle solved Narwhal tusk riddle solved- Article and diagrams detailing the purpose and anatomy of the tooth, by William J. Broad in the New York Times. YouTube: Narwhals in Arctic Bay YouTube: Narwhals in Arctic Bay- Whale watching video of a group of narwhals. National Geographic: Narwhal National Geographic: Narwhal- Video, sounds, fact sheet, distribution map, and wallpaper image. Wikipedia: Narwhal Wikipedia: Narwhal- An encyclopedic definition of habitat, history and culture; additional resources and pictures. Narwhal Tusk Discoveries Narwhal Tusk Discoveries- Field research examining the purpose and function of the narwhal tooth; legends, lore, and international history related to the tusk. Ice Unicorn: The Narwhal Expedition Ice Unicorn: The Narwhal Expedition- Research project to assess their populations in Northern Canada; development of a photo-identification method; whale sound recordings. Vancouver Aquarium: Beluga Cam Vancouver Aquarium: Beluga Cam- Live broadcast from the Marine Science Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Wikipedia: Beluga (whale) Wikipedia: Beluga (whale)- Encyclopedic article of their behavior, name variations, diet and health; photographs. Beluga Whale: Delphinapterus leucas Beluga Whale: Delphinapterus leucas- Research project by Lisa Walter on the white whale, including its classification, environment, reproduction, adaptations, biology and interact… National Geographic: Beluga Whale National Geographic: Beluga Whale- Video, sounds, fact sheet, distribution map, and wallpaper image. Discovery of Sound in the Sea: Beluga Whale Discovery of Sound in the Sea: Beluga Whale- Sound recordings of beluga whales in St. Lawrence, Canada. YouTube: Beluga White Whale YouTube: Beluga White Whale- Video clip of a beluga swimming in an aquarium. Charlotte: The Vermont Whale Charlotte: The Vermont Whale- Discovery of fossilized beluga whale bones near Charlotte, Vermont in 1849; photographs and sketches. Stenella longirostris: Spinner Dolphin Stenella longirostris: Spinner Dolphin- Research project by Sally Johnson on this marine mammal, including its classification, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, nutrition and in… Stenella frontalis: Atlantic Spot Stenella frontalis: Atlantic Spot- Research project by Rebecca Kerr on this dolphin species, including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition and intera… Hawaii's Spinner Dolphins Hawaii's Spinner Dolphins- Provides information on spinner dolphins and includes descriptions and pictures of their natural behaviors in the wild. Atlantic Spotted Dolphin Atlantic Spotted Dolphin- Includes information on dolphin facts, provides photos, and has a message board. Spinner Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) Spinner Dolphin (Stenella longirostris)- Photograph, description, distribution and behavior. Atlantic Spotted Dolphin (Stenella frontalis) Atlantic Spotted Dolphin (Stenella frontalis)- Description, photograph, distribution and habits, from the Mammals of Texas. Striped Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) Striped Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba)- Description, photograph, distribution and habits, from the Mammals of Texas.