Asked by Ritwika Petluri on Apr 24, 2024

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Which Old World monkey is of special interest to paleoanthropologists because it lives in savannahs like those in which we expect ancestral humans may have lived?​

A) ​baboons
B) ​chimpanzees
C) ​lemurs
D) ​bonobos

Paleoanthropologists

Scientists who specialize in the study of the origins and development of early humans through fossil records.

Old World Monkey

A group of primates native to Africa and Asia, part of the family Cercopithecidae, distinct for their tails and cheek pouches.

Savannahs

Grassland ecosystems with sparse tree coverage, typically found in tropical and subtropical regions.

  • Acknowledge the evolutionary relationships and historical separation among primate groups, including humans.
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Carlos Padro7 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Baboons are of special interest to paleoanthropologists because they live in savannahs, just like the ancestral humans are believed to have lived. Additionally, baboons are known to have a diverse and flexible diet, which is an important trait for understanding the changes in human diet over time. Therefore, studying baboons can provide valuable insights into the behavior and ecology of early humans.