Sacred Monkeys of India
Today we will watch the video Sacred Monkeys of India, a documentary that examines the life of one small group of Hanuman langurs (Semnopitheaus entellus) living in the northwestern Indian city of Jodhpur. As you watch the film take notes on the following topics and be prepared to discuss these in class as well as on your next exam.
Social Life
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Social Organization (Whose who in the pecking order)
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Social Behaviors (male / female relationships; male / male relationships; female / female relationships)
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Display Behaviors
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Food and Feeding Behaviors
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Learned Behaviors
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Interaction with Humans
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Patterns of Locomotion
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Why are they called “Hanuman” langurs?
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