Go to a Zoo and Observe a Primate for at Least

question 55

Essay

Go to a zoo and observe a primate for at least one hour. What types of sounds and noises does the primate make? Do they appear to be signs (call system) or symbols? Does the primate appear to use non-verbal communication of any kind? Compare and contrast your observations with research done by others, and your own perception of how you communicate with other humans.

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