Which of the following is NOT a reason that primatologists study nonhuman primates?

a. Humans are primates.
b. Some nonhuman primates also have the capacity for culture.
c. Many nonhuman primates live in environments much like those in which the earliest human ancestors lived.
d. Nonhuman primates are easier to observe, especially in captivity.


Answer: d

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