These questions are for a Primatologist ONLY. If you are a Primatologist could you please help me with a few questions I have regarding the Great Apes of the world? I would greatly appreciate your help.
1. Is the conical shape of a gorillas head, caused by a saggittal formation on the skull or is it muscle?
2. Although a seemingly quiet animal, does the Gorilla have a long distance call to communicate with others of it's kind over long distances? (Howls, Roars, Moans, ect)
3. If so, what does it sound like?
4. Other than knuckle walking, what is the biological purpose of the elongated Ulna & Radius on Both Gorillas, and Orangutans?
5. Herbivores have there eyes on the side of their skulls while Carnivores, and Omnivores have there eyes set to the front of their skulls. We know that Chimpanzees eat meat, and in fact (rarely) eat there own kind. In your studies have you ever heard of or know of Gorillas, or Orangutans doing the same thing? Such as hunting predatorily, for small game or fish.
6. Up to what age do Gorillas, and Oragutan females lactate with their young?
Thank you for your valuable time, and effort in to my inquiries. Take care and have a great day.
Rob
Posted on Feb 13, 2002, 5:11 PM from IP address 198.81.16.167