Video Ed: Monkey Island

What was the main focus of the study on Monkey Island?

• The effects of environmental stress on monkeys' longevity and health

• The social behavior of monkeys in captivity

• The impact of environmental crises on human health

• The genetic differences between monkeys and humans

How long have the Rhesus Macaque monkeys been studied on the island?

• Over 60 years

• Over 70 years

• Over 50 years

• Over 80 years

What is the median lifespan of female monkeys on the island?

• 15 years

• 22 years

• 18 years

• 20 years

What do the highest-ranking monkeys do during feeding time?

• Share food with others

• Eat last

• Eat first

• Wait for their turn

Where did the ancestors of the Rhesus Macaque monkeys on the island come from?

• South America

• Africa

• India

• China

Who was the American primatologist that brought the monkeys to the island?

• Dian Fossey

• Jane Goodall

• Biruté Galdikas

• Clarence Carpenter

What was the estimated wind speed of Hurricane Maria when it hit Puerto Rico?

• 155 mph

• 125 mph

• 180 mph

• 100 mph

How many monkeys were estimated to have survived the hurricane initially?

• 700-800

• 1,000-1,200

• 300-400

• 50

What unexpected food source helped the monkeys survive after the hurricane?

• Insects

• Fruits

• Seaweed and algae

• Birds

What behavior change was observed in the monkeys after the hurricane?

• Increased aggression

• More social and tolerant behavior

• Isolation from each other

• Decreased mating