Primate Facts

What is a key difference between orangutans and gorillas?

• Orangutans are arboreal, while gorillas are terrestrial.

• Orangutans are carnivorous, while gorillas are herbivorous.

• Orangutans have a strict hierarchy, while gorillas are egalitarian.

• Orangutans live in groups, while gorillas are solitary.

Where do orangutans primarily live?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Borneo and Sumatra

• Madagascar and Australia

• Antarctica

What type of behavior is commonly observed in gorillas?

• Solitary behavior

• Aggressive behavior

• Social behavior

• Flying behavior

How do orangutans and gorillas differ in terms of physical characteristics?

• Orangutans have reddish-brown hair, long arms, and a more solitary lifestyle, while gorillas have dark hair, shorter arms, and live in groups called troops.

• Orangutans live in groups called troops

• Orangutans have black hair and short arms

• Gorillas have reddish-brown hair and long arms

Which species of primate is known for building nests in trees?

• Gorillas

• Chimpanzees

• Orangutans

• Baboons

What is a typical diet for gorillas in the wild?

• Gorillas in the wild survive on a diet of only nuts and seeds.

• Gorillas in the wild primarily consume dairy products and eggs.

• Gorillas in the wild mainly eat meat and fish.

• Gorillas in the wild primarily eat plants such as leaves, stems, fruits, and shoots.

How do orangutans communicate with each other?

• Orangutans communicate through dancing, painting, and writing letters.

• Orangutans communicate through telepathy, telekinesis, and mind reading.

• Orangutans communicate through vocalizations, gestures, and facial expressions.

• Orangutans communicate through Morse code, smoke signals, and carrier pigeons.

What are some common threats to the habitats of orangutans and gorillas?

• Overfishing, urbanization, pollution

• Illegal logging, mining, invasive species

• Hunting, agriculture, wildfires

• Deforestation, habitat fragmentation, poaching, and climate change

Which primate species is more social in nature, orangutans or gorillas?

• Spider monkeys

• Bonobos

• Gorillas

• Chimpanzees

How do orangutans and gorillas protect themselves from predators?

• Camouflage, speed, mimicry

• Scent marking, burrowing, climbing

• Strength, agility, intelligence, group living, vocalizations, physical displays

• Hibernation, warning calls, playing dead