Orangutan Behavior and Ecology

The video explores the intelligence and adaptability of orangutans, highlighting Fu Manchu's escape artistry and the species' unique skills and social structures. It discusses their cognitive abilities, such as tool use and problem-solving, and the threats they face from deforestation and poaching. Conservation efforts, including forest schools for orphaned orangutans, are also covered, emphasizing the need for human intervention to prevent extinction.

What was Fu Manchu known for at the Omaha Zoo?

• Performing tricks

• Escaping his enclosure

• Teaching other animals

• Building nests

Which family tree do orangutans belong to?

• Hominidae

• Felidae

• Canidae

• Ursidae

How long do orangutan mothers typically wait before having another baby?

• Eight years

• Six years

• Four years

• Two years

What do young orangutans mimic from their playmates?

• Hunting techniques

• Facial expressions and emotions

• Tool usage

• Building nests

What do adult orangutans build each night?

• Tunnels

• Nests

• Shelters

• Bridges

Which of the following is NOT a tool used by orangutans?

• Fly swatters

• Back scratchers

• Fishing rods

• Umbrellas

What did an orangutan choose over a grape in an experiment?

• A straw

• A nut

• A toy

• A banana

How did orangutans reach peanuts at the bottom of long tubes in an experiment?

• Spitting water

• Shaking the tubes

• Blowing air

• Using sticks

What is the primary cause of deforestation in Indonesia?

• Mining

• Urban development

• Agriculture

• Logging and palm oil industries

What does the word 'orangutan' literally translate to in Malay?

• Forest dweller

• Tree climber

• Jungle survivor

• Person of the forest