#simiiformes

[snototter]

A gelada baboon, or bleeding-heart monkey (Theropithecus gelada) shows off its large canines in Rotterdam Zoo, The Netherlands.

by safi kok

#gelada #gelada baboon #baboons #monkeys #theropithecus gelada #theropithecus #Cercopithecidae #simiiformes #haplorhini #primates #mammalia #chordata #captive animal #rotterdam zoo

[birdblues]

Cotton-top Tamarin

#cotton top tamarin #tamarin #monkey #Saguinus oedipus #Primates #Haplorhini #Simiiformes #Callitrichidae #Saguinus #upl

[iicraft505]

Panamanian white-faced capuchin (Cebus imitator)

TK

#iicraft505 #animals #mammals #primates #chordata #haplorhini #simiiformes #cebidae #capuchin #panamanian white-faced capuchin

[c-casu]

The European woodlands are a series of mostly bamboo forests in Central, Western, Southern and Northeastern Europe.

These bamboo species have developed fleshier fruits and more robust branches, in order to support macaque descendants and the bigger parrots that inhabit their canopies and disperse their seeds.

The bigger herbivores of these forests are the Elepharrhinids, usually smaller and furrier than their grassland counterparts, and the biggest of the running hares, that browse on the lower canopy and battle for mates with their four facial horns.

Other than macaques and parrots, some of the canopy’s most common herbivores are the Sciuromiridae, red squirrel descendants that reached the size of modern New World Monkeys. They aren’t as social, don’t have the same good eyesight, and are still more relying on hearing and smelling, still more similar to lemurs and early primates than to simiiforms.

They’re preyed upon by arboreal mustelids descended from martens, smaller cats, eagle sized kestrel descendants and scavenging kites.

The apex predator of these forests is the Fellimus cambiulus, a close relative to the grasslands’ Fellimus alexandrae, its bigger relative. It hunts the biggest forest herbivores, macaque and squirrel descendants, smaller carnivores and birds. It’s range extends to most of Europe, except for islands, the Fennoscandian peninsula, northern Russia and the tallest mountains, and into Asia, up to the eastern coast of the Caspian sea. Canids became pretty abundant predators too, with pack hunting golden jackals descendants being pretty widespread across the continent, and being capable of taking down prey much larger than themselves.

Many forests rise along the courses of rivers, which are too home to rich and diverse ecosystems. Many of the freshwater fish species diversified into various forms, like big predatory trouts and catfish, and paddlefish sturgeons. Semiaquatic vertebrates diversified too, with the invasive nutrias becoming bigger, and reaching the size of really large boars, and in some species becoming bigger than hippos.

Vermins became as big as otters, and aquatic birds diversified too, with Cetti’s warbler descendants establishing a family of stork like waders, the Ciconicettidae.

With the warmer climate crocodiles expanded into Europe, although they’re still limited by latitudes, and stop around Southern France, the Carpathians and the Alps.

#spec evo #spec bio #speculative evolution #speculative biology #artwork #digital art #worldbuilding #epigene period #future earth #future evolution

[ashintheairlikesnow]

Creeping Ambition

CW: Dehumanization, captivity, restraints, emotional manipulation, mad science, drugging, delirium/hallucinations, noncon touch (nonsexual), torture

For @whumptober 2022, day 1: adverse effects / “this wasn’t supposed to happen” and day 23: tied to a table

Signs of the Sea Masterlist

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The following was attached to an email sent to Austin Howard, CEO of Howard Reston Health, by Dr. Rachel Lachlan

RECORDING 90

DAY 076 SINCE SUBJECT WAS ACQUIRED

There is a soft, slight hiss as the recording begins. Barely perceptible, it seems to grow slightly louder as the recording continues.

A woman’s voice speaks.

“This is Dr. Rachel Lachlan, recording for the purposes of later transcription, with Bahram Anvari assisting. Subject is adolescent mer and is a rare example of a young adult male. Today’s examinations are more practical than usual, I must admit. We’re not looking for any big breakthroughs in knowledge today.”

A male voice with traces of a long-ago English accent still clinging to the edges of each syllable speaks next. “We’re not?”

“No, Bahram.” The rattling of metal, sound of wheels rolling along a floor. There is a splash of water, the sound of it slopping against the sides of a tall plastic tub. A soft chirp and click becomes audible, questioning. While the young man murmurs a soothing nonsense reply, the woman ignores it. There is light beeping, four in quick succession, then the sound of a mechanism unlocking. Creaking as a door swings open. The rattling of wheels begins again. “Today is really more about observation, looking for the smaller details that our more difficult work may lead to us missing.”

“So we’re just going to… watch him?” 

Thump. 

“In a manner of speaking, yes. Please move the mer onto the examination table.”

There is a brief pause, and then Bahram Anvari speaks in a softer, sweeter voice. “Okay, here we go. Yeah, you know how to do this by now, huh? One… two… three… up!”

Harder thumps, and the sound of Bahram Anvari’s heavy breathing from exertion. The mer chirps, a sound that manages at once to be both plaintive and attempting cheerful. 

“There we go,” Bahram says. “Good, good job.”

“It doesn’t understand English or ASL.” Dr. Lachlan’s voice is dry and disdainful. “I don’t know why you bother with all that nonsense. It isn’t a person, Bahram.”

“With all due respect, Dr. Lachlan, anatomical studies of recovered specimens have shown that they have very similar neurological structures to our own.” Bahram’s voice might tighten slightly - it’s difficult to tell by recording alone. “There’s no reason to believe he can’t learn a language as easily as we do.”

“Bahram.” Dr. Lachlan’s sigh is audible in the recording. “What have I told you about over-humanizing the test subjects? He is not human.”

“Their scientific name is Homo haffru sirenia! They’re part of our family tree!”

“I have some disagreements about that classification, to be frank. With the gills and being fully aquatic in their natural lives, I would really call them Cetacea, class them alongside whales, not Simiiformes like us.”

“You’d be wrong if you did. Anyone who did would be wrong. He is clearly a branch of humanity-”

There is a pause. “Bahram. Are you questioning my understanding of taxonomy as it applies to a marine subject I have far more knowledge of and experience with than you do?”

“... I thought you said you’d never worked with them personally before this.”

There is another, much longer pause. “Bahram-”

“Did you? Did you work with mer before, in person? Not just observational?”

“That isn’t relevant to the current-”

“Zer nazan! Of course it’s relevant-”

“Bahram! I can dismiss you from this project if you would prefer, right now, and you may pack your things and go.”

A pause. “What?”

“I can continue onward on my own or hire someone new, if you would prefer. Or you can stop blithering and help me provide mankind with discoveries that could get both of us quite wealthy and well-known.”

“I don’t care about money, Dr. Lachlan. And I don’t care about getting my name in any publications, or-”

“But you value your parents’ regard, don’t you? I imagine that after you have already left your university education somewhat… ignominiously, that losing your first and only job immediately afterward would disappoint them further.”

Silence, broken only by the questioning clicks from the mer, which neither human seems to respond to. Bahram Anvari is the first one to speak again. “I… I’m sorry, Dr. Lachlan. I didn’t sleep well last night, and I’ve been having some trouble… with everything.”

“I can see that.” Dr. Lachlan’s reply is clipped, irritated but no longer angry. “Does this mean I should be concerned about a repeat of your prior illness? I offered you an option that allowed you to gain the experience you need without having to attend classes, and even agreed to speak to Dr. Evans about forgiving some of your incompletes in order to allow you to return to finish your degree-”

“I know, Dr. Lachlan, and I’m grateful… it’s just-”

“Should I rescind that offer, Bahram? You know as well as I it will be quite impossible for you to gain employment within your chosen field without that bit of paper proving your capabilities.”

“No! No, I’m… I’ll be fine. I’m fine, doctor. I’m just… I’ll try to get better sleep. That usually helps a lot.”

“I will hold you to that. Now… let’s get him strapped down.”

Bahram’s voice has a note of reluctance and uncertainty. “... yes, doctor.”

For approximately sixty-seven seconds, the only sounds are the breathing of the two humans and the mer, and the sound of metal buckles clinking as the mer is strapped by tail and wrists against the table. The mer whistles in distress, but beyond some low shushing noises from Bahram, neither speaks to him. 

Dr. Rachel Lachlan’s heels click on the tile floor as she moves away from the recording device.

“Dr. Lachlan? What are you doing?” Bahram Anvari moves the microphone closer to the mer, and there is the sound of scraping and a brief burst of feedback and audio noise. 

Dr. Lachlan’s reply is faded and distant. A cabinet door opens and closes sharply. Water runs, and then shuts off again shortly afterward. “I’m prepping our observational study, Bahram. We’ll be observing the effects of a specific kind of sedative being developed for use in merkind.”

“For use in… why would we need that? I thought you said you didn’t plan to take any more-”

“I don’t plan to do anything, Bahram. My employer, however, may wish to gain further subjects in the future. And we want this to be as humane a process as we can make it. Now, you mentioned his right arm is no longer useful for syringe injection?”

“... right. He’s… his veins are totally tapped out on that side. We’re giving him too much-”

“Nonsense. We’ll try the left today, then.”

The mer whistles again. This time Bahram speaks to him directly. “It’s all right, just turn your… right. Just like that. Give blood, okay?”

“It knows that command, hm?” Dr. Lachlan laughs, a little wryly. “Like a dog learning what ‘roll over’ means.”

“Or a child," Bahram says quietly, "learning how to ask to be held.”

Dr. Lachlan makes a sound of disgust, but doesn’t reprimand him this time. Instead, there is a brief silence before the mer whimpers and Bahram shushes him again.

“Bahram, what are you doing?”

“He likes-... it helps him feel better,” Bahram replies, a little defensively. “He’s scared of needles - can’t imagine why - but if one of us is there with a hand on his head, it helps him.”

“You’re a lost cause, Anvari. Imagine how little we would know about the world if all our researchers had your bleeding heart.”

“We might know just as much, and have found it out in ways that didn’t involve terror.”

“Nonsense. And... there we go. It should only take a few minutes to take effect. Let’s clean up while we wait.”

“Yes, doctor. All right, buddy, you took the needle really well. Now-... here, yes.” Brief silence. “Good? See?”

“... are you signing to it again, Bahram?”

“Yes. He really does know a few signs, and-”

“Hmph. Hopeless indeed. Come here and help me.”

For approximately five minutes and forty-two seconds, no sound is heard beyond breathing, Dr. Lachlan’s quiet commands, and Bahram’s soft, deferential answers. Then, the mer whimpers and whistles, and the two humans go quiet. 

Rattling and thumps. Distressed clicks and whistles raise in volume and pitch. Audio briefly drops out as the mer’s keening is too loud and close and the microphone fails to fully record it and instead records a moment of static. 

Keening again. Table rattling.

“What is he doing? Dr. Lachlan, why is he doing that?”

“It’s thrashing, Bahram.”

“No, I see that, but… why is he-... hey, it’s okay, it’s-... ow!”

“Don’t get so close to it!”

“He bit me!”

“Shocking. You put your hand next to its mouth and it bit you. A wild surprise.”

“Dr. Lachlan… What’s wrong with him?!”

INCLUDED: FIGURE 3.2, PHOTO OF MER TAKEN FROM LEFT SIDE

“Hm. Well. That wasn’t supposed to happen.” Dr. Lachlan’s voice is muffled, as the mer continues to wail, rattling and thumping against the table as he thrashes. The keens become shrieking, screeches that overwhelm the recording with feedback again and again.

SUBECT STRAPPED TO TABLE. SHOULDER BLADES AND TAIL AGAINST METAL. BACK ARCHED. DRIED AND WET SALTWATER ON FACE. MOUTH WIDE OPEN, FANGS GLEAM IN THE LIGHT PLACED CLOSE TO FACE.

EYES WIDE.

SEE SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTATION RECORDING INCREASED HEART RATE.

Primary audio file unusable for reference purposes for period of sixty-six seconds due to this loss of fidelity. 

SEE INCLUDED AUDIO FILE 62 FOR MORE ACCURATE RECORDING OF MER DISTRESS SOUNDS WHEN NEGATIVE PHYSICAL STIMULI IS APPLIED.

INCLUDED AUDIO FILE 62 FROM RECORDS: MER SCREAMING.

“What was supposed to happen? That wasn’t a sedative, was it, Dr. Lachlan? We’ve used sedatives on him before and this has never happened, so what did you give him and what did you think would happen when you did?”

“Bahram-... I would watch your tone-”

“What was it?!”

“... a deliriant.”

The pause that follows is not a silence at all. The mer continues to shriek in the background, audio crackling in and out, in and out. 

“You gave him something to make him hallucinate?!”

“My employer-”

The sound of tearing fabric overtakes all over noise.

“... wait, what’s that sound?”

Crashing, sound of metal against tile, glass breaking, more fabric tearing, and above it all, the mer’s high-pitched, keening screams. 

“Shit! Come here, buddy, it’s okay, come here-... oh shit-.. Stop, stop trying-... my ears, that hurts so bad, stop it-"

“The subject,” Dr. Lachlan speaks over the noise, voice strained with effort, nearly shouting herself, “has torn the restraints on the right side and from its tail and is now off the table and on the ground. It has destroyed laboratory equipment, including the restraints… also a variety of compounds intended for experimental use… several broken syringes, its travel tank…”

“Here, let me get that for you, just calm down, calm down, here we go… here we go-...”

“Bahram Anvari has undone the subject’s last remaining restraint from around its wrist-”

“He’s terrified! Whatever you gave him is hurting him!”

“It’s not hurting him… it… it just may be causing some sensory hallucinations-”

“No.” Bahram’s voice is firm. “He can see his pod-... his family. He can see them being harpooned like he was! He can see-... see their blood in the water-... he thinks he’s in the water. He’s trying to get to them to help! Here, here buddy, it’s okay, you’re just in the lab with me…”

INCLUDED: FIGURE 3.3. STILL IMAGE FROM SECURITY CAMERA LOCATED IN PLACEMENT SEVEN WITHIN LAB.

PHOTO OF BAHRAM ANVARI, SEATED. ANVARI HOLDS MER SUBJECT, WHO IS STILL APPEARING TO VOCALIZE. MER SUBJECT IS BLURRY DUE TO CONTINUED VOLATILE MOVEMENTS. WATER IS VISIBLE AROUND TILE FLOOR DUE TO OVERTURNED TRAVEL TANK. 

ALSO VISIBLE: GLASS SHARDS, SYRINGES, TORN NYLON, OVERTURNED METAL TABLE, AND DR. RACHEL LACHLAN STANDING NEAR SINK.

 “How can you know?” Dr. Rachel Lachlan’s voice remains calm despite noise and movement. “How can you  know that’s what it sees?”

“I just-... I just know!”

There is whispering, from Bahram Anvari, which cannot be understood on the audio recording. After approximately seven seconds of further vocalizations, the mer goes quiet, and then whistles exactly once, high-pitched for one second, then three shorter, sharper, lower notes.

“I know,” Bahram says, voice soft and gentle. “I know. We’re just here in the lab. It’s just us.”

“Bhhh… Bhhhh-rmmm.” The mer appears to be attempting to say Bahram Anvari’s name. This transcriber did their best to accurately reflect the pronunciation of syllables. “Bhhh-rmmm, hhhh-puh…”

“I’m right here. I’m right here. It’s just us, it’s just the lab. Your pod is still out there, they’re all right, it’s just us here… just us.”

“Bhh-rmmmm… mah-... mah-”

“I know, I’m so sorry, she’s not here.”

“Mah-”

“I know.”

A pause.

FIGURES 3.4, 3.5, AND 3.6. STILL FROM SECURITY CAMERA LOCATED OVER ENTRANCE INTO LABORATORY. PHOTO SHOWS JUVENILE MER HELD BY BAHRAM ANVARI.

FIRST PHOTO SHOWS MER WITH PALMS FACING SELF, CLAWS SPREAD, ONE HAND LOCATED THREE INCHES ABOVE THE OTHER. ONE HAND IS OVER LUNG AREA SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT SIDE, ONE OVER UPPER ABDOMEN ON RIGHT.

SECOND PHOTO SHOWS SAME IMAGE, BUT NOW MER’S HANDS HAVE SHIFTED INWARD, ONE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE OTHER, CLAWS SPREAD, CENTRAL POSITION IN FRONT OF TORSO.

THIRD PHOTO SHOWS MER’S HANDS HAVE RETURNED TO THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION, CLAWS SPREAD, ONE SLIGHTLY TO RIGHT AND THE OTHER SLIGHTLY TO LEFT.

“I know, I know you are, I know… It’ll stop after a while, I promise…”

“Bahram.” Dr. Lachlan sounds genuinely unsettled for the first time. “What did it just do?”

“He said I’m afraid. Miah and I have taught him some ASL, I told you, Dr. Lachlan, he isn’t what you keep saying he is, he’s thinking all the time. He’s learning. He’s-... he’s just a kid-”

“It is a juvenile mer-”

“He’s a child. A humanoid child who has been abducted, and he’s scared and in pain and it’s… I’m part of it. It’s my fault. He misses them so much… He thinks about his mother, you know. All the time. It’s okay… it’s okay. I think about my maman, too…”

“It thinks about its parent?”

“Dr. Lachlan…”

“Fine. Its mother.”

“Yes. He’s… he’s barely more than a baby.”

“This juvenile is adolescent. It’s within two years of entering its first mating cycle!”

“Yeah, and so was I when I was sixteen, but I still asked for Maman when I was in a car accident! He wants his mom. What kid have you met who didn’t want someone when he’s scared and alone?”

“I… don’t interact often with children.”

“Yeah. I can tell.”

Dr. Lachlan’s reply is clipped. “... I can see that you won’t be reasonable about the current situation. I need to record my observations for my employer’s benefit. I think we’ll cut our experiment short for today. When you can, return him to his tank and clean up this mess.”

“Yes, of course, doctor, but… that’s it? That’s all you needed?”

“... yes. I’ve gotten what my employer needs to know.”

Dr. Lachlan’s heels crunch on broken glass and plastic as she walks briskly out the door and closes it behind her with a sharp click.

The audio recording continues on for some time, the only sounds those of Bahram Anvari speaking to the mer, and the mer’s chirping, whistling, and clicking responses. After approximately one hour and seven minutes, Bahram Anvari begins to clean up the side of the laboratory closest to the door.

The sound of a secondary travel tank being wheeled in, one squeaky wheel differentiating it from the original, now broken one. 

“Oh, right. The audio. Let me turn this over, bud, and then we can get you back home-... back into the tank, anyway. I can get the glass out of your tail in a second. Oh, man, you are so heavy…”

One final whistle from the mer.

“Yeah… you’re welcome. I hope this doesn’t come back to bite me in the ass later.”

RECORDING ENDS.

-

Copy of email sent to Austin Howard:

BODY:

FROM: [email protected]

TO: [email protected]

SUBJECT: Breakthrough!

Mr. Howard,

I thought you might find something of value in this transcribed recording of my latest session with the juvenile mer subject. I have attached images and audio files that support the transcription, which I believe will be of immense benefit.

Frankly, this justifies our entire mission.

As you can see, the juvenile is learning American Sign Language due to repeated contact with my assistant and our friend’s daughter. While that is fascinating, there is something far more important in this recording.

Note, if you will, that Bahram Anvari appears to have some understanding as to the mer’s thoughts and access to specifics as to its reasoning that he shouldn’t. 

He won’t tell me how he gained this knowledge, but I think our hunch is correct.

The mer are telepathic, Austin!

And ours… is talking to Bahram.

Yours,

-

Dr. Rachel Lachlan, D.Sc

Head of Applied Experimental Research

Howard Reston Health

[email protected]

[phone]

“Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination.”

John Dewey

BODY:

FROM: [email protected]

TO: [email protected]

SUBJECT: Re: Breakthrough!

Dr. Lachlan,

I was excited to review the transcript of your session. Now, having listened to it and looked over your notes, I’m downright goddamn thrilled. 

My secretary will be giving you a call in about twenty minutes. I intend to make a visit to your laboratory and see the juvenile in person. Schedule a particularly strenuous, frightening, or painful experiment for that day, and ensure Bahram Anvari assists you.

Let’s see what this little fish can do.

Thank you as always for your invaluable contributions,

-

Austin Howard

CEO, Howard Reston Health

[email protected]

(555) 334 - 2309

“Ambition can creep as well as soar.”

Edmund Burke

@astrobly @burtlederp @finder-of-rings @thefancydoughnut @whumptywhumpdump @boxboysandotherwhump @yet-another-heathen @fanmanga1357-blog @justabitofwhump @crystalrainwing @keeper-of-all-the-random-things @orchidscript @whump-tr0pes @hackles-up plus @whumpworldld for whumptober tag list

#whump #whumptober 2022 #whumptober2022 #no.1 #adverse effects #drugging tw #hallucinations tw #hallucination tw #drugged whumpee #signs of the sea #inhuman whumpee #mer whump #mer whumpee #mad scientist #reluctant whumper #caretaker and whumpee #noncon touch #noncon touching #torture #torture tw #restrained #unconventional restraints #science whump #there's a Fun Fact in the name of the recipient of the email...

[lonelyassassin96]

The meaning of “Person”

When we think of the word “Person” we often think of an “Individual “. But there’s another word that immediately follows that we never think or say aloud. That word is “Human”. A Person is an Individual Human. To think of a Person as anything else is absurd to humans, who assign human traights to the most inhuman of things. You would never think of a toaster as a “Person” for example, no matter how advanced the A.I. gets.

So to be a “Person” is to be “Human” plain and simple. But what exactly it is that defines being human is a philosophical debate we’ve been having since we’ve had philosophers to ask the question. Of course, we know what a “Human” is scientifically. Speaking from a point of solid reality and things we can prove with science, A “Human” is a living thing classified in the kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Mammalia, order Primates, suborder Haplorhini, infraorder Simiiformes, family Hominidae, subfamily Homininae, tribe hominini, genus Homo Linnaeus and species Homo Sapien. A Human is also made up of atoms and cells, and has a body that is at least 70% water. A human has a brain and a heart, a spine, a stomach, a mouth and a tongue. All this we can prove, over and over.

But what is a Person? What is a Soul? What does it mean, truly, to be Human? Does a Human in a vegetative state still count as a Person? Or do they, still able to think but trapped in their own mind, think of themselves as the only Person? Is a Person someone who is comfortable with themselves? Is a Person someone who is capable of loving others and receiving love in turn? Or is a Person only a concept that one’s “Self” has of other Humans?

But in the end, the questions don’t really matter. What matters to me is that I do not always feel like a “Person”. I don’t always feel like the word “Human” describes me, and sometimes I feel like my very scientificly provable human body is alien and uncomfortable to me. Sometimes the concept of being a “Person” means eating food to keep myself alive and that very aspect of Person-hood physically disgusts me. Sometimes I feel that being able to keep one’s self and dwelling clean is a better measure, and the fact that depression hits me hard enough to disable my basic human need for cleanliness makes me feel inhuman. But above all else, a lot of times I feel that the lies I tell myself are true. That no matter how hard I “pretend” to be nice, how long I put up a “front” of genuine connection with other “Persons”, I will never be “Human”. I will never be a “Person”. And the worst part is, I can’t turn it off. It happens alot, so when it does, I put on my mask and pretend it’s fine. Pretend to believe I’m “Human”, but it’s a lie, and I can’t really just decide to be a Person today.

#assassin rambles #voidpunk #human #humanity

[bonkrzfrfr]

i love orangutans way to much so heres some facts

Out of all the great apes ie bonobos, chimps, humans, gorillas, orangutans they are the farthest genetically speaking from human.

Their name translates to “person of the forest”.

There is 3 species of orangutans which are Bornean, Sumatran and Tapanui which had only recently been discovered.

They are in the genus pongo, subfamily ponginae, family hominidae, infraorder simiiformes, suborder haplorhini, order primates and class mammalia.

The largest known primate, Gigantopithucus was a member of ponginae.

It was 1st scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus as Homo Troglodytes, then Simia Pygmaeus by Christian Emmanual Hoop and finally given the name Pongo.

It was the 3rd species of great ape to get their genome sequenced.

They display significant sexual dimorphism, females getting up to 3ft 9in and weighing 82lbs, males are about 4ft 6in weighing in at 165lbs.

They can get wingspans up to 6.6ft

They’re primarily frugivourus eating mostly fruits with the addition of leaves, shoots, bird eggs, bark, honey, insects and small vertebrates.

thats all for now i guess

#orangutan #why are orangutans so silly #theyre just like me fr #bonkrzfrfr

[dontheidiot]

Simiiformes catarrhini

[danihost-blog]

Buying a Monkey As a Pet

Monkeys are mammals of the order Primates, suborder Haplorrhini, infraorder Simiiformes, and are the most widely distributed group of mammals outside of Africa. Most monkeys are frugivorous (fruit-eating), while others eat both plant and meat. Some, such as proboscis monkeys, have a very strict diet and eat only unripe fruits. Like many other primate species, monkeys cannot synthesize vitamin C…

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[textribe]

Plural of Monkey

The word "monkey" is not only a term that brings to mind images of playful, intelligent creatures swinging through the trees but also serves as a subject of linguistic curiosity when we consider its plural form. Monkeys, as a significant part of both ecosystems and cultures worldwide, offer an intriguing study in language and biology alike. This article delves into the plural form of "monkey," exploring its usage, common mistakes, and the nuances that come with its application in the English language. The Singular and Plural of Monkey Singular: Monkey Plural: Monkeys The transition from singular to plural with the word "monkey" follows a straightforward rule common in English: simply add an "s" at the end. Despite this simplicity, the word opens a gateway to understanding language's adaptability and its close relationship with the natural world. Understanding Monkey Definition of Monkey A monkey is a primate of the simiiformes infraorder, not including apes. Known for their agility, intelligence, and often sociable nature, monkeys inhabit various environments, from rainforests to grasslands across the world. They play crucial roles in their ecosystems, acting as seed dispersers and contributing to the balance of their habitats. Usage of Monkey The term "monkey" encompasses a wide range of species, each with unique behaviors and adaptations. It's used both in scientific contexts when referring to specific types within the primate group and in everyday language, often symbolizing mischief and playful curiosity. Use of Monkey in Sentences - A troop of monkeys chattered away in the treetops, alerting the forest to the presence of an intruder. - She found herself mesmerized by the monkeys' intricate social dynamics and how they communicated with each other. - Monkeys are known for their problem-solving abilities, which they often use to access food or navigate their environment. - Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the habitat of many monkey species, ensuring their survival amid deforestation. - The documentary highlighted the impact of urban expansion on monkeys, focusing on their adaptability and conflicts with humans. Common Mistakes and Confusions - Confusing "monkeys" with "apes": Though both are primates, apes (such as gorillas and chimpanzees) are distinct from monkeys and do not have tails. - Misuse in singular/plural: Remember, the plural form adds only an "s," avoiding common mistakes like "monkies. - Generalization: Not all primates are monkeys; thus, using the term too broadly can lead to inaccuracies. Commonly Asked Questions - Is "monkeys" the correct plural form for all contexts? - Yes, "monkeys" is universally accepted in both formal and informal contexts. - Can "monkey" refer to a specific species? - While "monkey" can refer broadly to any member of the simiiformes infraorder, it is often used more specifically in conjunction with adjectives or qualifiers (e.g., "capuchin monkey"). - How do you differentiate between monkeys and apes in conversation? - One key difference is that monkeys usually have tails, while apes do not. This distinction is often the easiest way to differentiate in casual conversation. - Are there any exceptions to using "monkeys" as the plural form? - No, there are no exceptions; "monkeys" is always the correct plural form. - How has the image of monkeys in popular culture affected their plural usage? - Popular culture often anthropomorphizes monkeys, highlighting their playful and mischievous characteristics. This has not changed the plural usage but has reinforced the frequent use of the term in various contexts. Conclusion Understanding the plural form of "monkey" and its correct usage is more than a linguistic exercise; it's a reflection of our relationship with the natural world. Monkeys, with their diverse species and complex behaviors, continue to fascinate and challenge our perceptions, serving as a reminder of the richness of biodiversity. Correctly using "monkeys" in plural form respects this diversity and enhances our discourse about these remarkable primates. Read the full article

[juliehowlin]

Monkeys

There are numerous words for a group of monkeys. Tribe and troop are the most common, but there’s also mission, barrel, carload, or cartload.

Happy Monkey Day! 10 facts about monkeys:

#facts #monkeys #animals #primates

[snototter]

A mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) forages in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

by Bruno Conjeaud

#eastern gorilla #gorillas #great apes #apes #gorilla beringei #gorilla #hominidae #simiiformes #haplorhini #primates #mammalia #chordata #wildlife: uganda #wildlife: africa

[birdblues]

Golden-faced Saki

#golden faced saki #saki #monkey #Pithecia chrysocephala #Primates #Haplorhini #Simiiformes #Pitheciidae #Pithecia #upl

[iicraft505]

Mantled howler (Alouatta palliata)

TK

#iicraft505 #animals #mammals #primates #haplorhini #simiiformes #atelidae #monkeys #howler #howler monkeys #mantled howler #mantled howler monkey #hehe balls

[not-gorgugs-dad]

i only recently learned that the distinction of apes (superfamily Hominoidea) from monkeys (infraorder Simiiformes, of which Hominoidea is a part) is pretty much meaningless in terms of taxonomy (and just incorrect based on cladistics, which i didn't know was a word until today), and the choice to exclude "apes" from "monkeys" is arbitrary/based on tradition, and not universally accepted by scientists.

it bothered me when people called apes monkeys, but a few months ago it stopped bothering me... not for the reasons listed above, but because i realized a well-timed "monkey" used for an ape can be pretty funny

also isn't it great that we're objectively apes?

i hope this is comprehensible.

Do you have a source for this? Bc I think my anthropology professors would beg to differ. This is also a subject I have been very interested in for a very long time (and, like... "cladistics" is not a new vocab word for me lmao)

There is a meaningful difference between apes and monkeys in terms of morphology, the main differences being that apes (humans, chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, orangutans, gibbons, and siamangs) lack a tail and have ball-and socket shoulder joints allowing for a wider range of movement than monkeys and prosimians. Apes are their own distinct category within the primate family.

Also... using the word "monkey" when talking about an ape is literally what my original post was about. Like yeah it's harmless in the grand scheme of things but. it is still a pet peeve of mine.

(genuinely open to new information if presented with a reliable source, but this is what I know from my degree in anthropology :))

#ask #anonymous #primates

[ashintheairlikesnow]

Whumptober 2022 Sneak Peeks

Day one:

“It doesn’t understand English.” Dr. Lachlan’s voice is dry and disdainful. “I don’t know why you bother with all that nonsense. It isn’t a person, Bahram.”

“With all due respect, Dr. Lachlan, anatomical studies of recovered specimens have shown that they have very similar neurological structures to our own.” Bahram’s voice might tighten slightly - it’s difficult to tell by recording alone. “There’s no reason to believe he can’t learn a language as easily as we do.”

“Bahram.” Dr. Lachlan’s sigh is audible in the recording. “What have I told you about over-humanizing the test subjects? He is not human.”

“Their scientific name is Homo haffru sirenia! They’re part of our family tree!”

“I have some disagreements about that classification, to be frank. With the gills and being fully aquatic in their natural lives, I would really call them Cetacea, class them alongside whales, not Simiiformes like us.”

“You’d be wrong if you did. They have gills, yes, but they're nearly identical to us in internal organ formation and placement, they clearly have the same skulls and bone structure we do. Anyone who classed them as whales would be wrong. He is clearly a branch of humanity-”

There is a pause. “Bahram. Are you questioning my understanding of taxonomy as it applies to a marine subject I have far more knowledge of and experience with than you do?”

“... I thought you said you’d never worked with them personally before this.”

There is another, much longer pause. “Bahram-”

“Did you? Did you work with mer before, in person? Not just observational?”

“That isn’t relevant to the current-”

“Zer nazan! Of course it's relevant-”

“Bahram! I can dismiss you from this project if you would prefer, right now, and you may pack your things and go."

A pause. “What?”

#whumptober planning #whumptober 2022 #sneak peek #writing excerpt #signs of the sea #dehumanization