She Walks With Apes

What moment changed the life of Jane Goodall?

• Reading "Tarzan of the Apes"

• Watching a documentary on lions

• Visiting the Amazon rainforest

• Meeting a famous zoologist

Answer explanation

Jane Goodall's life changed when she read 'Tarzan of the Apes', which inspired her fascination with animals and sparked her desire to study wildlife, particularly chimpanzees, leading to her groundbreaking research.

What percentage of our DNA do we share with the ‘great apes’?

• Over 96%

• 50%

• 75%

• 85%

Answer explanation

Humans share over 96% of their DNA with great apes, such as chimpanzees and gorillas, highlighting our close evolutionary relationship. This high percentage reflects the similarities in our genetic makeup.

What did the ‘trimates’ have in common?

• They were all mentored by Louis Leakey

• They all studied marine life

• They were all zoologists

• They all worked in Africa

Answer explanation

The 'trimates' were all mentored by Louis Leakey, who guided their research in primatology, making this the common factor among them. They did not all study marine life, nor were they all zoologists or exclusively worked in Africa.

Why did Louis Leakey think that women have better powers of observation than men?

• Women are more patient and attentive to detail

• Women have better eyesight

• Women are more creative

• Women are better at multitasking

Answer explanation

Louis Leakey believed that women are more patient and attentive to detail, which enhances their powers of observation. This quality allows them to notice subtle differences and nuances in their surroundings, making them effective observers.

Jane Goodall was one of the first people to do what?

• Observe and document chimpanzees making and using tools

• Discover a new species of ape

• Train gorillas in captivity

• Develop a new method of animal communication

Answer explanation

Jane Goodall was a pioneer in primatology, famously observing and documenting chimpanzees using tools, which was groundbreaking in understanding animal behavior and intelligence.

What was the reaction of Jane Goodall's professors at Cambridge University?

• They were supportive of her methods.

• They were skeptical of her methods.

• They ignored her work.

• They immediately adopted her practices.

Answer explanation

Jane Goodall's professors at Cambridge University were skeptical of her methods, as her approach to studying primates in the wild was unconventional compared to traditional research methods at the time.

What is the specificity of weaning from human weaning compared to that of primates?

• Human infants wean later than primates.

• Human infants wean at the same time as primates.

• Human infants wean earlier than primates.

• Human infants do not wean.

Answer explanation

Human infants typically wean earlier than primates, often around 2-3 years, while many primate species may nurse for several years longer. This difference highlights the unique developmental patterns in humans.

In response to a groundbreaking discovery by Jane Goodall, what did Louis Leakey say we must redefine?

• Redefine human.

• Redefine tool.

• Redefine chimpanzee.

• Redefine nature.

Answer explanation

Louis Leakey emphasized the need to redefine 'tool' after Jane Goodall's discovery that chimpanzees use tools, challenging previous notions about the uniqueness of human tool use.

How were specific gorillas identified in the documentary?

• By their vocal sounds.

• By their unique physical features.

• By their diet.

• By their habitat location.

Answer explanation

In the documentary, specific gorillas were identified by their unique physical features, such as markings and size, which made it easier to distinguish them from one another.

What is a big difference between orangutans and other primates?

• Orangutans are more social.

• Orangutans live in large groups.

• Orangutans are more solitary.

• Orangutans are more aggressive.

Answer explanation

Orangutans are more solitary compared to other primates, which often live in larger social groups. This solitary behavior is a significant distinction in their social structure and lifestyle.