Drill Troop Social Structure and Habitat

Bioko Island, located off the coast of West Africa, is a volcanic relic covered in rainforests and home to rare species like the drill primates. The island has been isolated for 12,000 years, fostering unique biodiversity. The video explores the social dynamics of the drill troop, led by the alpha male MOTU koo, and introduces a new member, sapote. The dense rainforest environment is rich in species, with sunlight scarce due to the towering canopy.

Where is Bioko Island located?

• In the Mediterranean Sea

• Near the Caribbean

• Off the coast of West Africa

• In the Pacific Ocean

What is the primary characteristic of the drill's social structure?

• Female-dominated

• Juvenile-led

• Egalitarian

• Male-dominated

What happens to male drills when they reach breeding age?

• They form new troops

• They stay with their mothers

• They are expelled from the troop

• They become leaders

What is a notable feature of Bioko's rainforest?

• It is easily accessible

• It has abundant sunlight

• It is home to rare species

• It is mostly grassland

What is the significance of the great blue Turaco?

• It is a predator of drills

• It is a rare species in the canopy

• It is a common bird

• It is a migratory bird

Who is Sapote in the drill troop?

• A new leader

• A young male

• A high-ranking female

• An outsider

What is the status of Sapote's mother, Tiki, in the troop?

• She is an outsider

• She is one of the highest-ranked females

• She is a low-ranking female

• She is the troop leader

Approximately how many drills are left in the wild?

• 10,000

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 5,000

Where do most of the remaining drills live?

• On Bioko Island

• In a small forest patch on the mainland

• In urban areas

• In zoos

What is the main threat to the drill population?

• Overpopulation

• Predation

• Habitat loss

• Climate change