various human behavior patterns and societal and cultural activities. He develops his theme around such

human activities as feeding, grooming, sleeping, fighting, mating and care of the young. He compares

human traits and behaviors with those exhibited by animals, mainly the primates, in like activities. His

point is that understanding the evolutionary source of many behaviors can throw new light on

understanding the complex nature of the human species.

Morris begins by examining the evolution of the mammals, from the earliest insec

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Approximate Word count = 452
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)