Current Events #11 - 15

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Who is Rakus?

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A Sumatran orangutan.

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What did Rakus use to treat his wound? Options: He got help from another orangutan, A tropical vine called liana, An over the counter ointment

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A tropical vine called liana

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When was the orangutan's wound completely healed?

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July 19, 2022

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What is unusual about this case?

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This is the first case of a wild animal using a medicinal plant to treat a wound.

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When were the researchers' findings revealed?

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May 2, 2024

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Where can Sumatran orangutans be found?

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In the northern tip of the island of Sumatra in Indonesia

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Why are Sumatran orangutans a critically endangered species?

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Due to widespread conversion of rainforests into oil palm plantations and other agricultural development, and hunting

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When are tornadoes most active in the United States?

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March to July

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What region is most susceptible to tornadoes in the US?

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Hurricane Highway

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How many tornadoes were reported across the US in April 2024?

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Over 300