Point of Interest!: A slightly more in depth look at emulsification

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Is it possible to use soy lecithin as an emulsifier?  Thank you

Summary table (Monkeys vs. Apes)

Table below and other related information found at the Human Society website: http://www.hsus.org/animals_in_research/chimps_deserve_better/monkey-use-in-research/apes_vs_monkeys_whats_the.html

Monkeys-baboons, macaques, tamarins, marmosets, etc.	Nonhuman Apes-chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, bonobos and gibbons
have tails (even if very short)	don't have tails
are naturally found in Africa, Asia, Central America and South America	are naturally found in Africa and Asia
have smaller bodies (1-45 lbs)	have larger bodies (13-215 pounds)
have a smaller body-to-brain ratio	have a larger body-to-brain ratio
have a shorter lifespan (10-50 years)	have a longer lifespan (35-60 years)
there are many species of monkeys, etc.	there are few species of nonhuman apes, etc.
usually walk on all four limbs	have more upright posture and the ability to walk on two legs

Check out video clip on YouTube ( "Monkey Intelligence: Japanese snow monkey trickery") - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5l7cFleQztc

The Great Apes

Would you consider humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans as monkeys or apes? Do you know why? What distinguishes monkeys from apes?

Within the scientific community, all of the primates listed above are classified as great apes. Few people can tell the difference between apes and monkeys, so in this post I have provided information on how the two vary from each other and how they are related.

The great ape families (Pongidae - orangutans and Hominidae - humans, chimpanzees, and gorillas) and the other roughly 230 primates (prosimian and anthropoid suborders) have many similarities that are not found among other animals. This includes physical features such as, opposible thumbs for grasping and forward-facing eyes for depth perception among others.

Differences between great apes and monkeys include not only physical traits but also their evolutionary histories, intelligence levels, and habitat. Great apes tend to spend most of their time on the ground rather than on tree tops. In addition, great apes can demonstrate sign language and solve problems. They can even recognize themselves through mirror reflection. In terms of evolution, great apes contain more similar DNA patterns to each other than monkeys. For example, bonobo chimpanzees and humans have a 98% DNA match. Nonetheless, the most noticeable differences lie among the physical features.

Physical trait differences between great apes and monkeys:

1) Great apes (and gibbons - lesser apes) do not have a tail.
2) Great apes and lesser apes are able to swing from branch to branch due to similarities in shoulder structures unlike monkeys.
3) Great apes have larger skulls and brains.
4) Great apes have broader chests.
5) Great apes tend to weigh more than monkeys.


For more information or to take a quiz visit: www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/animals/mammals/apevsmonkey.htm

For pictures visit Howstuffworks.com at: http://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/monkey-pictures.htm

Unfortunately many primates are now endangered and some may go extinct due to loss of habitat or hunting. In fact all of the greater apes are now endangered, except for humans. We need to do more to conserve their habitats in rain forests of the Amazon, Central Africa, and South East Asia. If you are interested in learning how you can play a role in the conservation issue, please visit the World Wildlife Fund at: www.worldwildlife.org



Below: Sneaky capuchin monkey stealing cheese doodles (Costa Rica)