EVANTH 40 - Next of Kin: Understanding the Great Apes

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Evolutionary Anthropology

Description:

Survey of ape (gibbons, orangutans, chimpanzees, bonobos, and gorillas) morphology, ecology and behavior. Topics include evolutionary history, locomotion, social interactions, mating systems, reproduction, parental care, infanticide, medicinal use of plants, cooperative hunting, alliances, warfare, conflict resolution, and cross-species measures of intelligence. Intended for non-majors. Instructor: Digby or staff

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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