Exploring Primates: Bekantan, Orangutan, Gorilla

What is a distinctive feature of the Bekantan?

• Brightly colored fur.

• Short, stubby nose.

• Ability to fly.

• A large, elongated nose.

Where is the natural habitat of the Orangutan primarily located?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Borneo and Sumatra

• Australia and New Zealand

• Java and Madagascar

What type of diet do Gorillas primarily follow?

• Herbivorous diet primarily consisting of leaves, stems, fruit, and flowers.

• Omnivorous diet including both plants and animals.

• Carnivorous diet primarily consisting of meat and fish.

• Insectivorous diet mainly focused on consuming insects.

Which of the following is a common predator of the Bekantan?

• Asian elephant

• Bornean orangutan

• Sumatran tiger

• Clouded leopard

What is a unique characteristic of Orangutans compared to other primates?

• Orangutans are known for their vocal mimicry of human speech.

• Orangutans are exclusively terrestrial and do not use tools.

• Orangutans are primarily arboreal and exhibit advanced tool use.

• Orangutans have a diet consisting only of meat.

In which type of forest do Gorillas typically live?

• Boreal forests

• Desert regions

• Tropical and subtropical forests

• Temperate forests

What is the primary food source for Bekantan?

• Nectar and pollen

• Roots and tubers

• Insects and small animals

• Leaves, fruits, and seeds

Which of the following threats do Orangutans face in the wild?

• Natural predators

• Habitat loss, poaching, illegal pet trade, climate change

• Increased tourism

• Overpopulation of orangutans

What is the average lifespan of a Gorilla in the wild?

• 20 to 25 years

• 50 to 60 years

• 10 to 15 years

• 35 to 40 years

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Bekantan?

• Living in trees

• Being nocturnal

• Having a long tail

• Being diurnal