Proboscis Monkey Quiz

Where is the proboscis monkey native to?

• Sumatra

• Java

• Borneo

• Sulawesi

What is the scientific name of the proboscis monkey?

• Macaca fascicularis

• Nasalis larvatus

• Pongo pygmaeus

• Hylobates moloch

What is the Indonesian name for the proboscis monkey?

• Orangutan

• Monyet hitam

• Bekantan

• Lutung

What is a distinctive feature of the proboscis monkey?

• Large ears

• Long tail

• Elongated nose

• Thick fur

How much do male proboscis monkeys typically weigh?

• 7-12 kilograms

• 10-15 kilograms

• 16-22 kilograms

• 23-28 kilograms

How much do female proboscis monkeys typically weigh?

• 7-12 kilograms

• 13-18 kilograms

• 19-24 kilograms

• 25-30 kilograms

How long can the bodies of proboscis monkeys grow, excluding their tails?

• 50 centimeters

• 60 centimeters

• 75 centimeters

• 90 centimeters

How long can the tails of proboscis monkeys grow?

• 50 centimeters

• 60 centimeters

• 75 centimeters

• 90 centimeters

What purpose does the elongated nose of male proboscis monkeys serve?

• To cool the air they breathe

• To store food

• As a resonating chamber for loud calls

• To detect predators

Where do proboscis monkeys primarily spend their time?

• In caves

• On the ground

• In trees

• In the water