PRIMATES (FINGERED MAMMALS)Qn. What are primates?

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.   PRIMATES (FINGERED MAMMALS)

Qn. What are primates?

          Primates are the most advanced groups of mammals.

Qn.    Why are primates said to be the most advanced mammals?

         Primates have a well developed brain

         Characteristics of primates 

• Primates have well developed brain.
  • Primates have five fingers on each hand and five toes on each foot.
  • Primates have their font limbs for holding things and hind limbs of walking. 
  • All primates are omnivorous.
  • Primates have a well developed set of teeth .

Qn.     What are omnivorous animals?

          These are animals which feed on both flesh and vegetation.

         Examples of primates 

• Human beings                –        Monkey                –          Orangutans 
  • Baboons                       –          Bush baby             –          Chimpanzee
  • Apes                            –          Gorilla                  –          Gibbon