Discovering the Bekantan Primate

What is the common name of the Bekantan?

• Long-tailed Macaque

• Proboscis Monkey

• Red-faced Monkey

• Golden Snub-nosed Monkey

What is the scientific name of the Bekantan?

• Nasalis breviceps

• Nasalis longirostris

• Nasalis obscurus

• Nasalis larvatus

What does the term 'Proboscis' mean?

• An elongated appendage used for feeding or sensing.

• A term used to describe a type of dance.

• A small aquatic creature with a shell.

• A type of flower found in tropical regions.

What is the weight range of the Bekantan?

• 16 to 24 kilograms (35 to 53 pounds)

• 10 to 15 kilograms (22 to 33 pounds)

• 5 to 10 kilograms (11 to 22 pounds)

• 25 to 30 kilograms (55 to 66 pounds)

What is the height range of the Bekantan?

• 100 to 120 centimeters (40 to 48 inches)

• 75 to 100 centimeters (30 to 40 inches)

• 30 to 50 centimeters (12 to 20 inches)

• 50 to 75 centimeters (20 to 30 inches)

How long is the tail of the Bekantan compared to its body?

• The tail is three times the length of its body.

• The tail is about the same length as its body.

• The tail is much shorter than its body.

• The tail is twice the length of its body.

What color is the Bekantan's fur?

• Black

• Gray

• Reddish-brown

• White

In which type of habitat can Bekantan be found?

• Grasslands

• Mangrove forests and riverine forests

• Mountainous areas

• Desert regions

What family do Proboscis monkeys belong to?

• Cercopithecidae

• Hominidae

• Cebidae

• Atelidae

What is a notable physical feature of the Bekantan?

• Long, slender tail.

• Short, stubby legs.

• A large, distinctive nose.

• Brightly colored fur.