In this chapter, you will learn about the world of primates, including the two branches of anthropoids—a group that includes humans. You will examine the characteristics of different groups of hominoids and the evolutionary trends that led to Homo sapiens.

In this chapter, you will: describe the characteristics of primates compare New World Monkeys with Old World monkeys describe the importance of various hominid adaptations discuss the evolutionary trends in hominids that led to Homo sapiens