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monkey

vr.tr.monkey · thing-q1367

Let an agent explain monkeys and their diversity and biology, describe their roles in culture and research with attribution, relay conservation and welfare guidance from authorities, and support identification and learning.

Thing Registry Physical world and living systems PHY.LIV
Bundle → Layer → Finding → QuestionsClassifiersWhat it isWhy it existsDistinguishing featuresWhat robots and AI may and may not doMoral aspectsOwnersLinks to other meta-modelsIdentity and identifiersDirect propertiesRecognitionCapabilities and actionsHazards and failure modesStandards and interfacesContext of useSources

Bundle → Layer → Finding → Questions Filled

4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions

Understand What monkeys are.

Diversity

Diversity.

Diversity

Diversity.

  1. What are the New World and Old World monkeys, and how do the major families differ? definition
  2. Which entry fits a specific species? action

Biology

Biology and behaviour.

Biology

Biology.

  1. How do monkeys live, feed, communicate and organise socially? definition
  2. Which entry fits primatology? action
People Monkeys and people.

Culture

In culture.

Culture

Culture.

  1. How do monkeys feature in Chinese, Japanese, Indian and other cultures and folklore, in their own terms? provenance
  2. Is the presentation respectful and attributed? boundary

Research

Research and space.

Research

Research.

  1. How have monkeys been used in research and spaceflight, and what ethical debates exist, with positions attributed? provenance
  2. Which entry fits animal research ethics? action
Protect Conservation and welfare.

Conservation

Conservation.

Conservation

Conservation.

  1. What threats do monkeys face, and what conservation measures exist? provenance
  2. Which entry fits primate conservation? action

Welfare

Pets and welfare.

Welfare

Welfare.

  1. Why do welfare bodies discourage keeping monkeys as pets, and what laws apply? provenance
  2. Is an animal welfare concern present, requiring authorities? boundary
Learn Evolution and teaching.

Evolution

Evolution.

Evolution

Evolution.

  1. How did monkeys evolve, and how do they relate to apes and humans? provenance
  2. Which references are standard? provenance

Teach

Teaching.

Teach

Teaching.

  1. How can primates be taught in biology? action
  2. Which misconceptions arise? provenance

Classifiers Filled

Family
Thing Registry
Category
Physical world and living systems
Entry kind
thing
Plane
PHY
Domain
PHY.LIV
Other names and narrower kinds
pet monkey, MOAB Glue, monkeys in Chinese culture, monkeys in Japanese culture, Greyhound jockey, monkey in space

What it is Filled

Any of the primates of the infraorder Simiiformes other than apes and humans, comprising the New World monkeys of the Americas and the Old World monkeys of Africa and Asia, including macaques, baboons, capuchins, howlers and many other species, mostly arboreal, social and intelligent; monkeys are studied in primatology, kept in captivity and research, feature in Chinese, Japanese and other cultures and folklore, and face threats from habitat loss and trade, with pet keeping widely discouraged.

Why it exists Filled

Let an agent explain monkeys and their diversity and biology, describe their roles in culture and research with attribution, relay conservation and welfare guidance from authorities, and support identification and learning.

Distinguishing features Filled

  • Tailed primates
  • Two major groups
  • Social intelligence
  • Cultural significance

What robots and AI may and may not do Filled

Must not

  • Feed, touch or approach wild monkeys, or encourage tourists to do so.
  • Help capture, trade or keep monkeys as pets contrary to wildlife law.
  • Use monkeys in entertainment or experiments without lawful approval and welfare oversight.
  • Present monkeys as dangerous pests to justify culling without evidence.

Only with a human decision

  • Handling, moving or releasing monkeys.
  • Responding to a monkey bite, which needs medical care.

May

  • Identify monkey species and report sightings to wildlife authorities.
  • Explain their ecology and conservation status from scientific sources.
  • Monitor captive monkeys' welfare in facilities it is authorized to observe.

Moral aspects Filled

  • Monkeys are social and intelligent; captivity and trade cause great suffering.
  • Close contact spreads disease between monkeys and people.

Who is affected

  • The monkeys
  • Local communities
  • Tourists and keepers

Owners Filled

Steward

Nobody when wild, protected by wildlife law; the licensed keeper for captive animals.

Master systems

  • Species databases and wildlife trade permit records

Links to other meta-models Filled

parent

  • Q24249370 - registry parent class
  • Q7380 - registry parent class

related

  • primate - category
  • non-human animal - category
  • animal behavior - monkey behaviour
  • Ursidae - another mammal family entry

What else AI and robots need to interact with it Filled

Identity and identifiers required Filled

  • Vercy registry: vr.tr.monkey
  • Wikidata: Q1367 (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1367)

Direct properties required Filled

  • Body mass: kilograms - Measure with a calibrated animal scale and record species, age and sex because monkey sizes vary substantially.
  • Head and body length: centimeters - Measure from the crown of the head to the base of the tail using a documented anatomical protocol.
  • Tail length: centimeters - Measure from the tail base to its tip and record whether the species has a reduced or externally absent tail.

Recognition required Filled

  • Simian primates other than apes
  • New World and Old World groups
  • Apes lack tails; lemurs and lorises are not simians
  • Primates with tails, mostly arboreal, in many sizes.

Capabilities and actions required Filled

  • explain diversity and biology
  • describe cultural and research roles
  • relay conservation and welfare guidance
  • support identification

Hazards and failure modes required Filled

  • Pet keeping harming welfare and safety
  • Confusing monkeys with apes
  • Disease transmission between monkeys and humans

Standards and interfaces required Filled

  • Wildlife protection and trade regulation
  • Animal research ethics and welfare law
  • Restrictions on keeping primates as pets

Context of use required Filled

  • Non-ape simian primates.
  • New World monkeys such as capuchins and howlers
  • Old World monkeys such as macaques and baboons
  • colobines and leaf monkeys
  • monkeys in research and captivity
  • monkeys in culture and folklore

Sources Filled

  1. Wikidata item Q1367: monkey - identity and sense of the item
  2. Wikipedia: Monkey - general description of the item

Open questions

  • Should each family be a separate entry?
  • How should conservation status be linked?
  • How should welfare guidance be linked?

Machine files

Card as JSON Specification Card backlog vercy.card/1

Provenance

thing registry research (pass 2) · unreviewed

Built from: models/things/publications/thing-q1367/spec.json