Non-human primates provide information about human evolution in problem solving ways because they were here before us. Non-human primates represent some of the most diverse groups of mammals, and them demonstrating a wide range of ecological, motor skills, dietary and behavioral variations. Studying non-human primates not only provides insight into the origin of the first humans, but also reveals the spatial and temporal patterns, in which have resulted in the diversity of primates and human behaviors that’s all linked to this day. I think that non-human primates can teach us a lot about our culture and behavior because they are so like us.

Models of the primate behavior stem from socioecology and sociobiology. In sociology which is social structure and organization in relationship to environmental factors. Factors such a habitats, diets, presence of predators and other aspects of ecology. Sociobiology, which is the study of behavior from an evolutionary perspective, particularly the role of natural selection. Biological and genetic basis for all social behaviors. I think non-human primates have carries out these same studies and perspectives. They had this world first, and I’m sure they did the exact same things as the things we do today. From emotional behavior, envy, hate, joy and laughter.

In “What Is War Good for? Ask a Chimpanzee”, a thing I found interesting was how chimpanzees resorted to violence because of the same reasons that humans do. Having tempers and having things that irritates us emotionally that can eventually lead to violence. Another interesting thing was how they learned “sign language, different forms of communication. Also explaining how both chimpanzees and humans live in fission-fusion social systems. Being separated into smaller groups and form strong kinship’s with that group. Reading that describes the similarities between family bonds, friends and family connections non primates and primates have. Which cause a over-protectiveness over others that we care about. Also, about the power in territory which is like us humans. It’s all about having power and being in charge. Wanting to have all the land and new resources. Which cause violence, protests, debates and often a civil war. The feeling to have superiority over any group is something every generation can relate too, even non primates.  With continued studies on non-primates versus primates, I think it would bridge some gray areas and give us more clarification on why they do what they do, which could then help explain why humans do what we do.  It could potentially answer questions and can also help improve on social behaviors, action, mindsets and improvements in the world overall. Overall I wasn’t really surprised about non-primates behaviors because they were here before us and we eventually evolved from them and basically shared the same feelings and routines that were here after all the generations and years of human evolution.