Quiz on Bekantan (Proboscis Monkey)

What is the scientific name of the Bekantan?

• Ateles chamek

• Cercopithecus aethiops

• Macaca fascicularis

• Nasalis larvatus

Where are Bekantan monkeys endemic to?

• Sulawesi

• Java

• Borneo

• Sumatra

What is a distinctive physical feature of male Bekantan?

• Smaller nose than females

• Larger nose than females

• No tail

• Longer limbs

What happens to a Bekantan's nose when it is angry?

• It turns blue

• It swells and turns red

• It shrinks

• It changes shape

How does a Bekantan warn others when in danger?

• By climbing trees

• By running away

• By making a loud sound like a car horn

• By hiding

What type of habitat do Bekantan prefer?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Mangroves, swamps, and coastal forests

• Grasslands

What is the primary function of the Bekantan's nose?

• To store food

• For balance

• As a resonator for sound

• To attract mates

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Bekantan?

• They have a large nose

• They can fly

• They are good at expressing emotions

• They have reddish-brown hair

What do male Bekantan have to do to eat?

• Use their hands

• Push their nose out of their mouth

• Wait for females to feed them

• Climb to a higher branch

How many species are there in the genus Nasalis?

• Two

• One

• Four

• Three