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The aim of my observational study is to see how monkeys interact with one another.  

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Observation Study Aims/Predictions The aim of my observational study is to see how monkeys interact with one another. On a genetic level monkeys (being primates) are distantly related to humans, but out of all primates apes are a humans closest relative in the animal kingdom, with monkeys being an evolutional stepping stone for humans. On a genetic level, the closest member of the great apes species to humans is the chimpanzee. Therefore, analyzing apes and monkeys may have relevance when looking at humans. I expect the apes or monkeys that I analyse to interact similarly to humans, but in a much simpler way. I think that apes and monkeys will interact in a simpler way compared to humans because there is an obvious lack of language, as monkeys and apes don't have vocal cords in order to verbally communicate. Even though monkeys and apes lack language I still think they will form relationships with...

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