Monkey Business

Join Zeke on an adventure to learn about various primates, including chimpanzees, orangutans, lemurs, and both Old and New World monkeys. Discover their habitats, social behaviors, and unique characteristics, such as the intelligence of orangutans, the social nature of lemurs, and the diverse species of monkeys found across the world.

What is a unique feature of chimpanzees that helps them in dense forests?

• Their long tails

• Their short limbs

• Their large ears

• Their bright colors

At what age do young chimpanzees typically start walking on their own?

• 4 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 2 years

Where do orangutans primarily live?

• African savannas

• European forests

• Asian rainforests

• Australian deserts

What is a notable characteristic of orangutans' arms?

• They are shorter than their legs

• They are used for swimming

• They are the same length as their tails

• They are longer than their bodies

What is a distinctive feature of lemurs that aids in their sense of smell?

• Their long tails

• Their large ears

• Their moist noses

• Their sharp claws

Where are lemurs naturally found?

• South America

• Madagascar

• India

• Australia

What is a common social behavior among macaques?

• Hunting in packs

• Migrating long distances

• Grooming each other

• Building nests

What is a unique feature of Old World monkeys like mandrills?

• They have prehensile tails

• They live in deserts

• They have sitting pads on their rumps

• They are nocturnal

What is a characteristic of New World monkeys' tails?

• They are used for balance

• They are brightly colored

• They are prehensile

• They are short and stubby

What is a common trait among New World monkeys like tamarins?

• They are solitary

• They are carnivorous

• They are nocturnal

• They are monogamous