Science Homework Help. Grossmont Cuyamaca College Orangutans and Siamangs Observations Lab Report
Use the zoo live cams to conduct your observations. Each of these cameras may show two different species. In the Ape Cam, you can observe orangutans and siamangs, in the Baboon Cam, you can observe Hamadryas baboons and Gelada monkeys.
https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams (Links to an external site.)
We are doing exercise two this week.
PART 1: QUALITATIVE:
Use the APE CAM (Orangutans and Siamangs) for the Qualitative observation. In the enclosure, there are three siamangs (a family group with a male, female, and a female juvenile), and there are 4 orangutans, one adult male, two adult females, and a juvenile. When recording the primates, please be sure to only record the ones you actually observe during the 20 minutes. Not all individuals may be in the exhibit at the same time. Use 5 minute intervals, rather than two minutes as it says in the instructions. Be as descriptive as possible, if you need more space, you may type, or attach another sheet. Do a focused observation.
PART 2: QUANTITATIVE:
Use the Baboon Cam (Hamadryas Baboons and Geladas) for the Quantitative observation. These cameras show either Hamadryas baboons (a troop of at least 20 individuals) or gelada monkeys (6 males). Be specific in describing the primates you actually observe on the footage.Use 5 minute intervals. You need to observe the whole group for this one, but be aware that the camera angles may change, and it is possible (likely!) that you will not be able to follow the same individuals throughout the entire 20 minutes. Please take note of the individual(s) that you are observing on each section. For each column, take note of the NUMBER OF ANIMALS doing each activity during the 5 minute interval.
PART 3: ANALYSIS:
Write up a summary of how your observations went (not a summary of your observations, but an analysis of them). Things to think about in your writing: What type of locomotion did you observe? Do any specific behaviors stand out to you? How would some of the behaviors differ if you were observing animals in the wild, versus in captivity? Did anything affect your observations for better or worse? (for example, weather, feeding times, any individuals interacting with humans at the zoo, camera angles, etc). What did you learn about in class that helped you with your observations? Did you come away with any questions about what you observed? This should be approximately 3-5 well developed paragraphs.
