Animal Science Sec 2 2013 ANIMAL WALK

Chan Fei Lim Chi Loon Sheila Natasha Zane Ho Low Wai Qun

Animal : White Faced Saki Monkey

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Content Science Aspects

1) Physics Module

2) Biology Module

3) Chemistry Module Values Aspects National Education Aspects Quiz Questions Group Reflection Reference

Science Aspects ( Physics )

The White Faced Saki Monkey is able to run fast-Capable of using it’s long tail to balance when running

The White Face Saki Monkey posses superior strength

-Their legs are much longer than their arms -Their limbs are adapted for running, making long, downward leaps within or between trees.

The White Faced Saki Monkey is able to camouflage itself bbecause:

- They are cautious and careful- They stay on treetops and observe before

landing

- Seen alone or in pairs; a family or group consists of no more than five Monkeys- They have strong hind legs.

Extraordinary lengths / mass / size or other measurements White Faced Saki Monkey has

-Long Tail

Gender Characteristics- Males are larger and more colorful- Colors or patterns are differento Females may also have orange brown

colored fur (that emerges around the chest area and continues down to their abdomen)

oColor change over 3.5 to 4 years occurs, in which male sakis become all black with bright white faces

- Female sakis have a shorter, brownish grey coat with two vertical lines from their eyes to their nose.- Average adult mass is 1.8 kg; however, a slight sexual dimorphism separates males (2.38 kg) from females (1.76 kg).

Chemistry Aspects

Are there any poisons/venoms in The White Faced Saki Monkey?

- No poison in the body of White Face Saki Money

Nycticebus Kayan ( See pic beind )Its gland produces a poisonous secret, combined with saliva which is toxic ( First found poisonous monkey )

Their eating habits

-They have been observed going into hollow trees to retrieve roosting bats.

-Eat fruit, principally berries. -Forage for honey, leaves and flowers, and prey on small mammals and birds.

-Tear the bats apart and skin them before eating.

Biology Aspects

Description of how White Faced Saki Monkey is born.

- Juveniles may stay with their parents for up to a year or two after the birth of the next infant.

- The breeding season in the wild is spring.

- Births in captivity have occurred throughout the year.

The estrous cycle lasts 18 days, and gestation 170 days. A single young is produced. Female white faced sakis have one litter per year and each infant is born and cared for by the mother.

-Long fingers and long nails to help them grip branches-Sleep or curled up in the trees in cold weather-Obtain larger nutrition

Descriptions the of White Faced Saki Monkey’s body functions to enable it to survive in the hot / cold.

Habitats of White Faced Saki Monkey .-Found in Northern and Central South America from Colombia to Peru and even into Bolivia and Brazil. -Tropical-Terrestrial

Values Aspects

Two characteristics we choose to describe White Faces Saki Monkey and our explanation

Agile -They are able to leap through the trees quickly -The nickname “ Flying Monkey “ is given because of their wonderful agility. FLYING is usually known to be fast and rapid. -Hence, their speed is as fast as a bird and they are agile

They are cautious too!They do not come down from the trees, this shows that their chances of meeting with predator like lions and tigers are highEven if they were to land, they will observe before landing

NATIONAL EDUCATION ASPECTS

What does it mean to be housed in Singapore?a)Globalization:-A baby white-faced saki monkey was born on December 26th at Como Zoo to Patty (Age 6), on loan from the Cleveland Zoo, and Milton (Age 4), on loan from the Pittsburgh Zoo.-White-faced saki monkeys originate in Brazil, Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.- Loans with agreements- Feelings of the animals? Feelings of

White Faced Saki Monkey? We missed out.

- Lots of benefits for human beings

b) Commitment and responsibility

Survival is tough for them in the wild because of:-Deforestation-Being hunted for their skin-Illegal pet trade

Our ACTIONS

- We are to create habitats in existing national parks

- To breed endangered species in capacity in places such as zoos and animal parks- Warn against human behaviors, such as the accidental starting of the forest fire

The ways that they use to protect itself are:

- Usig high pitched cries and twitters that are specific to their federation to warn one another of incoming threats-Their strong hind legs allowing them to make far jumps to escape (A jump can reach a length of 30 to 50 cm to escape from their enemies)

Communicating using high pitch in long distance

Quiz Questions1) Describe the color of the fur of the males same with the fur of the females? Males are black, females are brown.

2) Do the white faced saki monkeys feel like to maintain relationships between one another? Yes, adult pair maintains bond through grooming and calls.

3) How active are the white faced saki monkey could be? They are free to roam and may be foraging high up in the trees.

4) Where are the habitats of the white faced saki monkeys? The rainforests of the lower Amazon Basin,South America.

5) What are the special name of the white faced saki monkey and explain? ‘Flying monkey’ because of the way it leaps in trees .

Group Reflection

This is the first time I have ever felt the nature with my full heart. And that the zoo learning journey is meaningful. We were later assigned to do this project after the visit which led me to learn ways to clarify doubts in order to finish and do well in this PowerPoint. – Chan Fei

I felt that it is meaningful. I can learn things with first-hand experience. I smell the pungent smell of animal and know how the animal looks like. Learning these will be more effective than books and internet. – Chi Loon

Personally, I felt that the learning journey was rather beneficial for our learning experience as each of us got to experience how to handle different jobs assigned to us. Also we get to see different aspects in different things. -Zane

During the zoo trip I had fun and we had wonderful moments with the animals there. -Wai Qun

I have learnt the characteristics of the White Faced Saki Monkey and how different they are from other monkeys. – Sheila

Referencehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saki_monkey

http://www.oregonzoo.org/discover/animals/white-faced-saki-monkey

http://www.hotelclub.com/blog/the-10-most-dangerous-animals-in-australia/

http://www.pittsburghzoo.org/animal.aspx?id=34

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/baby-white-faced-saki-monkey-born-at-como-zoo-53865987.html

http://www.ehow.com/list_5965121_ways-conserve-animals-wild-life.html

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