What are primates and what are their main characteristics?

[HaroldsLargo]

I’m learning about animal classifications. Can someone explain what primates are and give a few examples along with their key features?

 

[Hellen0346]

Primates are a group of mammals that includes monkeys, apes, lemurs, and humans. They are known for their intelligence and adaptability.

Main characteristics of primates:

1. Opposable thumbs – Allow gripping and manipulating objects.
2. Forward-facing eyes – Provide depth perception and binocular vision.
3. Large brains – Enable learning, problem-solving, and social behavior.
4. Flexible limbs and hands – Aid in climbing and tool use.
5. Social structures – Many live in groups with complex interactions.
6. Varied diets – Omnivorous, often eating fruits, leaves, and insects.

 

[Mayank singh]

Primates, including monkeys, apes, and humans, are mammals with flexible hands and feet, forward-facing eyes for depth perception, large brains, social behaviors, and extended parental care. Many are tree-dwellers, demonstrating adaptability, intelligence, and complex interactions within their environments.

 

[Grace]

Primates, which include humans, apes, and monkeys, are mammals with large brains, flexible hands and feet, forward-facing eyes for depth perception, social behaviors, and prolonged parental care. Many of them live in trees, exhibiting intellect, adaptability, and intricate relationships with their surroundings.

 

[Salvatore_Damon]

Humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians like lemurs are all classified as primates. Their primary traits include larger brains relative to body size, flexible hands and feet with opposable thumbs, forward-facing eyes for improved depth perception, and robust social behavior. They typically have good coordination and learning skills and are adapted to live in trees.

 

[peterkavinsky]

Primates are a group of mammals that include monkeys, apes, and humans. Their main characteristics include forward-facing eyes, grasping hands, flexible limbs, large brains, and strong social behavior. These traits help them adapt to life in trees and complex environments.

 

[Lucky]

Primates are mammals that include humans, monkeys, apes, and lemurs. They have large brains, forward-facing eyes for depth perception, and flexible limbs. Many have opposable thumbs for grasping. Primates are social animals, often living in groups with complex behaviors. Their intelligence and adaptability make them one of the most diverse mammalian orders.

 

[jamescamro]

Primates like monkeys, apes, and people among mammals possess the same features of highly flexible hands and feet, eyes that look straight forward for perception of depth, big brains, social behaviors, and long parental care. Most of them are trees residents, which shows that they have the ability to adapt, be smart, and interact in a complex way with the other living creatures and their environment.