Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus and Pongo abelii) is a species of great ape native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. These large primates are known for their reddish-brown fur and long arms, which they use to swing from tree to tree in the dense forest canopy. Orangutans are highly intelligent animals and are capable of using tools to obtain food or build nests. Adult males are much larger than females, weighing up to 100 kg and standing 1.5 meters tall. They are primarily arboreal, meaning they spend most of their time in trees.

 

Orangutans are solitary creatures, with males and females generally living alone except for mothers caring for their young. Their diet consists mainly of fruit, but they also eat leaves, bark, and insects when fruit is scarce. Sadly, orangutans are critically endangered due to habitat destruction caused by deforestation and illegal logging. Palm oil plantations, in particular, have significantly reduced their natural habitats. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these majestic creatures, but they remain at high risk of extinction.

What is the primary characteristic of orangutans' physical appearance?

• Black fur and short arms

• Reddish-brown fur and long arms

• Grey fur and large ears

• Yellow fur and short legs

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Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus and Pongo abelii) is a species of great ape native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. These large primates are known for their reddish-brown fur and long arms, which they use to swing from tree to tree in the dense forest canopy. Orangutans are highly intelligent animals and are capable of using tools to obtain food or build nests. Adult males are much larger than females, weighing up to 100 kg and standing 1.5 meters tall. They are primarily arboreal, meaning they spend most of their time in trees.

Orangutans are solitary creatures, with males and females generally living alone except for mothers caring for their young. Their diet consists mainly of fruit, but they also eat leaves, bark, and insects when fruit is scarce. Sadly, orangutans are critically endangered due to habitat destruction caused by deforestation and illegal logging. Palm oil plantations, in particular, have significantly reduced their natural habitats. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these majestic creatures, but they remain at high risk of extinction.

What is a unique behavior that shows orangutans' intelligence?

• Running fast to catch prey

• Using tools to obtain food

• Building houses in trees

• Sleeping on the ground

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Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus and Pongo abelii) is a species of great ape native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. These large primates are known for their reddish-brown fur and long arms, which they use to swing from tree to tree in the dense forest canopy. Orangutans are highly intelligent animals and are capable of using tools to obtain food or build nests. Adult males are much larger than females, weighing up to 100 kg and standing 1.5 meters tall. They are primarily arboreal, meaning they spend most of their time in trees.

Orangutans are solitary creatures, with males and females generally living alone except for mothers caring for their young. Their diet consists mainly of fruit, but they also eat leaves, bark, and insects when fruit is scarce. Sadly, orangutans are critically endangered due to habitat destruction caused by deforestation and illegal logging. Palm oil plantations, in particular, have significantly reduced their natural habitats. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these majestic creatures, but they remain at high risk of extinction.

How do orangutans primarily move through the forest?

• By walking on the ground

• By swinging from tree to tree

• By swimming across rivers

• By jumping between rocks

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Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus and Pongo abelii) is a species of great ape native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. These large primates are known for their reddish-brown fur and long arms, which they use to swing from tree to tree in the dense forest canopy. Orangutans are highly intelligent animals and are capable of using tools to obtain food or build nests. Adult males are much larger than females, weighing up to 100 kg and standing 1.5 meters tall. They are primarily arboreal, meaning they spend most of their time in trees.

Orangutans are solitary creatures, with males and females generally living alone except for mothers caring for their young. Their diet consists mainly of fruit, but they also eat leaves, bark, and insects when fruit is scarce. Sadly, orangutans are critically endangered due to habitat destruction caused by deforestation and illegal logging. Palm oil plantations, in particular, have significantly reduced their natural habitats. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these majestic creatures, but they remain at high risk of extinction.

How do orangutans usually live?

• In large groups

• Solitary, except for mothers with young

• In pairs with their mates

• In family groups led by a male

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Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus and Pongo abelii) is a species of great ape native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. These large primates are known for their reddish-brown fur and long arms, which they use to swing from tree to tree in the dense forest canopy. Orangutans are highly intelligent animals and are capable of using tools to obtain food or build nests. Adult males are much larger than females, weighing up to 100 kg and standing 1.5 meters tall. They are primarily arboreal, meaning they spend most of their time in trees.

Orangutans are solitary creatures, with males and females generally living alone except for mothers caring for their young. Their diet consists mainly of fruit, but they also eat leaves, bark, and insects when fruit is scarce. Sadly, orangutans are critically endangered due to habitat destruction caused by deforestation and illegal logging. Palm oil plantations, in particular, have significantly reduced their natural habitats. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these majestic creatures, but they remain at high risk of extinction.

What is a major threat to orangutans' survival?

• Predators like tigers and leopards

• Illegal logging and palm oil plantations

• Climate change and drought

• Competition with chimpanzees

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The proboscis monkey, also known as Nasalis larvatus or bekantan in Indonesia, is a primate species native to the island of Borneo, which is shared by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. The bekantan is easily recognized by its long, pendulous nose, especially in males, which helps to amplify their calls. Males can grow up to 75 cm in height and weigh up to 24 kg, making them significantly larger than females. Their fur is reddish-brown with lighter underparts, and they have a long tail that assists in balance. These monkeys are highly adapted to a life in mangrove forests, swamps, and along rivers.

 

Bekantans are primarily arboreal and excellent swimmers, even able to swim across wide rivers. They live in groups consisting of one dominant male and several females with their young, or in all-male bachelor groups. Their diet consists of leaves, fruits, and seeds, although they also consume flowers and insects occasionally. Bekantans are currently classified as endangered due to habitat destruction, mainly caused by deforestation and the conversion of mangroves into agricultural land.

What is the most distinctive physical feature of the male bekantan?

• Its long arms

• Its long nose

• Its sharp teeth

• Its short tail

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The proboscis monkey, also known as Nasalis larvatus or bekantan in Indonesia, is a primate species native to the island of Borneo, which is shared by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. The bekantan is easily recognized by its long, pendulous nose, especially in males, which helps to amplify their calls. Males can grow up to 75 cm in height and weigh up to 24 kg, making them significantly larger than females. Their fur is reddish-brown with lighter underparts, and they have a long tail that assists in balance. These monkeys are highly adapted to a life in mangrove forests, swamps, and along rivers.

 

Bekantans are primarily arboreal and excellent swimmers, even able to swim across wide rivers. They live in groups consisting of one dominant male and several females with their young, or in all-male bachelor groups. Their diet consists of leaves, fruits, and seeds, although they also consume flowers and insects occasionally. Bekantans are currently classified as endangered due to habitat destruction, mainly caused by deforestation and the conversion of mangroves into agricultural land.

How does the long nose of the male bekantan help them?

• To smell predators

• To eat leaves better

• To attract females and amplify calls

• To fight off other males

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The proboscis monkey, also known as Nasalis larvatus or bekantan in Indonesia, is a primate species native to the island of Borneo, which is shared by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. The bekantan is easily recognized by its long, pendulous nose, especially in males, which helps to amplify their calls. Males can grow up to 75 cm in height and weigh up to 24 kg, making them significantly larger than females. Their fur is reddish-brown with lighter underparts, and they have a long tail that assists in balance. These monkeys are highly adapted to a life in mangrove forests, swamps, and along rivers.

 

Bekantans are primarily arboreal and excellent swimmers, even able to swim across wide rivers. They live in groups consisting of one dominant male and several females with their young, or in all-male bachelor groups. Their diet consists of leaves, fruits, and seeds, although they also consume flowers and insects occasionally. Bekantans are currently classified as endangered due to habitat destruction, mainly caused by deforestation and the conversion of mangroves into agricultural land

What kind of environment do proboscis monkeys prefer?

• Deserts and dry forests

• Mangrove forests and swamps

• Grasslands and savannas

• Mountains and highlands

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The proboscis monkey, also known as Nasalis larvatus or bekantan in Indonesia, is a primate species native to the island of Borneo, which is shared by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. The bekantan is easily recognized by its long, pendulous nose, especially in males, which helps to amplify their calls. Males can grow up to 75 cm in height and weigh up to 24 kg, making them significantly larger than females. Their fur is reddish-brown with lighter underparts, and they have a long tail that assists in balance. These monkeys are highly adapted to a life in mangrove forests, swamps, and along rivers.

 

Bekantans are primarily arboreal and excellent swimmers, even able to swim across wide rivers. They live in groups consisting of one dominant male and several females with their young, or in all-male bachelor groups. Their diet consists of leaves, fruits, and seeds, although they also consume flowers and insects occasionally. Bekantans are currently classified as endangered due to habitat destruction, mainly caused by deforestation and the conversion of mangroves into agricultural land.

 What special skill do bekantans have that helps them survive in their environment?

• Flying short distances

• Diving to catch fish

• Swimming well and crossing wide rivers

• Running fast across open plains

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The proboscis monkey, also known as Nasalis larvatus or bekantan in Indonesia, is a primate species native to the island of Borneo, which is shared by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. The bekantan is easily recognized by its long, pendulous nose, especially in males, which helps to amplify their calls. Males can grow up to 75 cm in height and weigh up to 24 kg, making them significantly larger than females. Their fur is reddish-brown with lighter underparts, and they have a long tail that assists in balance. These monkeys are highly adapted to a life in mangrove forests, swamps, and along rivers.

 

Bekantans are primarily arboreal and excellent swimmers, even able to swim across wide rivers. They live in groups consisting of one dominant male and several females with their young, or in all-male bachelor groups. Their diet consists of leaves, fruits, and seeds, although they also consume flowers and insects occasionally. Bekantans are currently classified as endangered due to habitat destruction, mainly caused by deforestation and the conversion of mangroves into agricultural land.

 What are the two types of groups in which bekantans live?

• Mixed species and solitary groups

• Family groups and bachelor groups

• Predator groups and prey groups

• Migrating groups and static groups

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