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Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) – The closest living relative to humans, known for high intelligence, tool use, and social behavior.

Great Apes – A group of primates including chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and humans, characterized by large brains and complex behaviors.

Old World Monkeys (Catarrhines) – Primates found in Africa and Asia, with non-prehensile tails and downward-facing nostrils (e.g., baboons, macaques).

New World Monkeys (Platyrrhines) – Primates found in South and Central America, with prehensile tails and flat noses (e.g., capuchins, howler monkeys).

Haplorhines – A suborder of primates including monkeys, apes, and humans, known for larger brains and greater reliance on vision.

Strepsirrhines – A suborder of primates that includes lemurs and lorises, characterized by a strong sense of smell and nocturnal behavior.

Primate – An order of mammals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans, characterized by grasping hands, forward-facing eyes, and large brains.

Primatology – The scientific study of primates, including their behavior, evolution, and ecology.

Primatology: Study of Non-Human Primates

Fossilization – The process by which organic material is preserved as fossils over time.