#Simians

[uncharismatic-fauna]

How About Those Humans?

Humans, also known as human beings or people (Homo sapiens) are a species of primate found around the world. Originally from eastern Africa, the species has spread to every continent due to their remarkable adaptability to a wide variety of climates and habitats.

The primary advantage for humans comes from their complex social groups. These groups are created, and reinforced, primarily through the use of spoken and written word. Humans are the only animal known to use symbols in communication. In every part of their range, H. sapiens will form communities with other individuals- these communities are often but not always based on familial kinship; bonds can also be formed based on age, proximity, and membership to other social organizations like religion or sports. Humans have also been known to form mutualistic relationships with other such as dogs, cats, ungulates, birds, and some snakes and lizards.

People are known as one of the few species to use tools, and they do so in a highly complex manor. By use of tools, humans have been able to modify their surroundings via agriculture, architecture, and clothing; this has allowed them to expand their range well beyond the limits that their thermal tolerance and high water needs would allow. In addition, people have used their ability to manipulate tools to enhance their social relationships through the creation of ritual, music, art, craft, and sport, as well as enhancing the scale and violence of inter-group conflicts.

The appearance of humans can vary widely depending on their genetics, distribution, nutritional status, and socio-cultural group. Unlike other primates, H. sapiens are primarily bipedal, walking on their hind legs and leaving their hands free for manipulating tools. The body hair of humans is quite fine, and the skin underneath can range widely from black to white, largely as an adaptation to UV radiation. However, the hair on the top of the head can be fairly thick, and likewise varies in color and texture; it is common in many social groups to arrange and decorate the hair for aesthetic value or social status. Males and females are fairly similar in physique; males average 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) in height and 77 kg (170 lb) in weight, while females average (5 ft 3 in) and 59 kg (130 lb) respectively. Females also have more pronounced mammary glands than males.

People are omnivorous, capable of consuming many different plants and animals collected by a combination of agriculture and hunting and gathering. Depending on their region, the diet of humans may consist of different combinations of ruminants, pig, horse, dog poultry, fish, insects, milk, eggs, leafy greens, roots, fruits, berries, nuts, honey, and tree bark. Humans have no natural predators, although there are some large carnivores such as polar bears and tigers that may opportunistically hunt them.

Like other primates, humans are capable of breeding through out the year. People may form monogamous or polyandrous pairings based on socio-cultural group and individual selection. Pairings are most often heterosexual, but homosexuality is not uncommon and there is a great variety in both gender and sexual orientation, the display of which is dictated by an individual's socio-cultural group. In many cultures, courtship is initiated by the male; he may attempt to woo the female through gifts and elaborate mating displays of dance and sport. The input of immediate kin and important members of a social group can also have strong influence over the process. Selection of a suitable mate usually takes time, and a pair may court for several years before rejection. Following mating, the female carries her pregnancy for 9 months before giving birth, usually to one baby but in rare cases as many as nine.

Infants are completely dependent on external care; this is usually provided by one or both of the parents, and often extends to the entire familial or social group. Babies are typically weaned around their first birthday, at which time their diet transitions completely to solid foods. From an early age, young are incorporated into the social group via ritual, play, and teaching of skills which may come from elders in the social group or designated individuals. Though biologically H. sapiens may reach maturity as young as 13, young are typically not considered adults in their social group until the age of 18. Lifespan may vary widely based on genetic and nutritional factors, but humans are frequently known to live to be over 100.

Conservation status: Due to their wide range and large population, humans are considered stable. They have not been evaluated by the IUCN.

Happy April Fools everyone!

Photos

A Khoisan woman in Namibia by Eric Lafforgue

A Nepalese woman and child by Michal Knitl

An Armenian family and priest by Eugene Lee

A Mexican dancer by Cheryl Schweizer

[enarien]

the one thing about BMW that seems to bo lacking is... not enough monke

and I mean it literally

I want to see the other simians and interact with them and have some domestic scenes and have fun with little monkey cubs and just roam around and see how they live?.? maybe have a feast and get shitfaced

I just wanna know more about these guys

[gloopglorpgleeroopuh]

The four great apes (minus humans)

More ape facts!

-There are five species of great apes: Orangutans, Gorillas, Bonobos, Chimps, and humans.

- All apes but orangutans and humans live in tight nit groups. Gorillas and chimpanzees typically live in patriarchal troops led by one dominant male. With bonobos, their groups are typically led by a matriarchal system; multiple female bonobos hold the authority rather than one dominant male. Orangutans on the other hand completely, live semi-solitary lifestyles

- Although in the movie franchise planet of the apes bonobos are often depicted as more violent than chimps in the cases we’ve seen them, it’s usually the other way around with bonobos being the chiller of the two ape species

[professionalnooneatall]

This is a feature-length documentary about being queer, about cyberpunk, about movies and about life and it's free to watch

[weezord-leezords]

Some of the things I spotted at the Dallas World Aquarium

[cherrysoftgames]

[zak-mckrackepidemic]

APES

From top-left to bottom-right; chimp, bonobo, human, gorilla, gibbon, and orangutan.

[gubsduhwiz]

this donkey kong.. he is a big monkey of sorts..

[sohannabarberaesque]

Do they refer here to Magilla Gorilla, Bingo from The Banana Splits, The Great Grape Ape or Clyde from The King's crew?

[indagold-orchid]

I love how wikipedia finds the funniest images to represent our lineage.

“It is I, king of the apes!”

[erroryeswifi]

Filing Elmore Jr High’s taxes

Ft. Larry, their bookkeeper

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

Opposable thumbs have been a handy evolutionary tool for primates, but some monkeys can get by just fine without them! Spider monkeys only have four fingers, which makes it easier for them to swing from branch to branch.

(Image: A group of female Geoffrey's spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) by Terry Whittaker)

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[ceoofdestructix]

"Nice argument. Unfortunately...", but with the Underworld-verse cast

[gloopglorpgleeroopuh]

Fashionable apes

[lyricthecat-12]

It was about time to redo this tier list, so here we go;

[mehiwilldoitlater]

Y/n: Yuán Fèn, you're cool..but you'll never be cool as Captain Charles "Chuck" Simian!

Destined One:.......Who the fuck is-