Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]






Shoot a firework rocket ~ Winners!
Make a forum zoo!

Welcome to The Round Table. We hope you enjoy your visit.


You're currently viewing our forum as a guest. This means you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use. If you join our community, you'll be able to access member-only sections, and use many member-only features such as customizing your profile, sending personal messages, and voting in polls. Registration is simple, fast, and completely free.


Join our community!


If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features:

Username:   Password:
Add Reply
Primates - Human Being
Topic Started: Nov 22 2013, 02:11 PM (1,838 Views)
Sheather
Member Avatar
Thank you for the set, Azrael!

Human Being ~ Homo sapiens

Posted Image

General Information

Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Family: Hominidae
Genus: Homo
Species: sapiens

Location


  • Conservation Status

    Posted Image

    Sizes
Weight 90 - 230 lb (average)
Length (average)--
Height (average)4 ft - 6.5 feet (average)


In Zoos

The natural behavior of human beings is little studied, and few wild populations remain today. They are generally war-like creatures, though capable of compassion, and subsist largely by hunting and gathering. Farming appears a habit unique to domestic individuals and like T.V. watching or cake-baking is rarely found in the wild.

Type of Exhibit: Humans are highly intelligent animals which you will likely find utmost difficulty in containing. Due to their opposable thumbs, great manual dexterity, and large brains, these animals regularly find methods of escape and due to certain silly "human rights" and whatnot, it's generally considered taboo to exhibit these creatures in captivity. As a result, most humans - unless very poorly-behaved and untrustworthy - are kept free-range.

Despite this, even when free to come and go, most humans are quite sedentary animals and easily amused with simple things; a magazine, a football game on the television, perhaps a tasty snack (they are extremely food-motivated). They're generally rather self-sufficient, and build or obtain for themselves their own shelters which they fill with possessions, a rather uniquely human behavior. Among these one usually finds a bed, some couches, maybe even a table and chairs where these odd creatures may partake in the eating of meals in their oddly ritualistic ways. Animals are largely diurnal, though this varies in extent. prime viewing hours are generally late mornings and early evenings.

Human beings are quite variable creatures, and an ideal enclosure for one may be inadequate for another. Some enjoy active outdoor play and activity whereas others prefer a calm indoor life. If anything in the animal's environment is unsuitable for them they will make their voices heard with loud and whiny complaining, a very unique characteristic of the species. Overall, they are hardy animals and do well in most conditions though should always have access to climate-controlled indoor quarters in winter and during inclement weather.

Temperament: Humans are very variable in this aspect as in others. Some are very calm and mellow creatures, others are active and playful. Many are recluses and shy away from extended social activity whereas others are the life of the party and cannot get enough attention. Rarely, you'll find an aggressive individual or one with an otherwise unpleasant personality which is generally not worth bothering over and should merely be ignored or avoided.

Diet:: Human beings are opportunistic omnivores by nature but in differing environments may take on very different diets, either wholly herbivorous or mainly carnivorous.

Ideally, humans should be fed a balanced diet that includes a mixture of vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and whole grains. A diet of both plant and animal matter is recommended although some report success on entirely plant-based diets. Many human beings, however, do not particularly enjoy many of the foods which may be best for them and subsist largely on cheeseburgers, cookies, french fries and other junk foods. A hardy animal, even these individuals survive for prolonged periods of time, though often becoming rotund, sluggish, and having reduced lifespans. This is not recommended.

Milk and dairy can be useful supplements for the species, being good sources of calcium, though not all individuals can digest these products.

A water source should be provided to human beings at all times, preferably from a tap to ensure it remains clean and unpolluted. Other fluids such as juice, milk, and rarely carbonated beverages may be provided in moderation, and are greatly enjoyed.

Social Needs: Humans are very social animals by nature and by no means should they ever be housed alone; this can and will lead to significant mental illness and distress. Even reclusive individuals should always have the option of social interaction if they so desire it, and access to the internet can be very helpful to these humans who may find face-to-face reactions tiring or difficult.

Humans are generally, though perhaps not naturally and certainly not always, monogamous and in most circumstances form lasting pair bonds. Generally, these are male/female but approximately 10 - 15 percent of these may be between individuals of the same gender; depending on individual groups and circumstances this may be supported or chastised. Some human groups have polygamous groups of one male to several females, and in rare cases human beings may not pair up at all, or may engage in promiscuous sexual affairs without emotional bonds.

Young humans especially are very social and should always have other young their own age with which to play as well as guidance by adults, ideally both their parents and unrelated individuals. This ensures they learn the social skills and world knowledge they will require as adults. If one individual's parents pass, the abandoned offspring will usually be accepted by other, often unrelated individuals and raised.

Humans generally get along with many other animals, though this varies as they also prey upon many species. Most frequently humans can be kept in association with docile domestic creatures such as dogs and cats, gerbils, and horses. Large predators should never be kept with these animals, and depending on the individuals in question certain small animals such as chickens may either be kept as pets, or consumed.

Extra Information:
  • Human beings are generally regarded as the most intelligent of all animals, though due to their predispostion to violence, their frequent aggression which is directed towards their very own species, as well as their general disregard for their habitats, some question this notion.
  • Humans are highly sexually dimorphic, with females possessing larger breasts and rounder bodies overall than their larger, generally more muscular male counterparts. Human beings have many cultural aspects which further heighten these differences including differing clothing and hairstyle "norms" for either gender.
  • Due to their often poor diets and lifestyles, humans are subject to many illnesses, most of which can also be found - in lesser amounts - in other animal species. The most common mild illnesses encountered include flus, colds, ear infections, and rashes. More severe illnesses include diabetes, cancer, and various diseases transmitted through reproductive behavior. Depending on severity these may or may not be easily treated.
  • Human beings generally attain sexual maturity between 12 and 14 years of age but are typically not emotionally mature until the age of 17 - 21.
  • Along with dolphins and other great apes, humans are the only animals to engage in sexual behavior for pleasure in addition to reproduction.
  • In numbers, humans are among the most populous mammals in the world and are the widest-ranging of any vertebrate.
  • Human beings are extremely genetically diverse and can occur in any number of forms which vary highly in stature, facial structure, and pigmentation.


Exhibit Examples
Edited by Zoocrazy, Feb 7 2014, 09:50 PM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)
« Previous Topic · Primates · Next Topic »
Add Reply