Proboscis Monkeys: Behavior and Adaptations

What animal is the primary subject of this video?

• Orangutan

• Proboscis monkey

• Crocodile

• Gibbon

How much more do male proboscis monkeys weigh compared to females?

• Slightly more

• Half as much

• Twice as much

• Three times as much

What characteristic of male proboscis monkeys is said to attract females?

• Their long tails

• Their large noses

• Their strong arms

• Their agile climbing

What is the primary habitat of the proboscis monkeys shown in the video?

• Dry savannas

• Mountain forests

• Mangrove swamps

• Desert oases

What do proboscis monkeys primarily eat when foraging in the trees?

• Insects and small animals

• Young leaves and fruit

• Tree bark and roots

• Nectar and flowers

What physical adaptation helps proboscis monkeys digest their leafy diet?

• Strong jaws

• Sharp teeth

• Large stomachs

• Long intestines

Why do younger proboscis monkeys venture higher and farther into the trees?

• To play and explore

• To avoid predators

• To find more food

• To practice climbing skills

What is the main reason the monkeys need to cross the river?

• To escape a forest fire

• To find new mates

• To reach better food sources

• To cool down in the water

What unique physical feature aids proboscis monkeys in swimming?

• Long tails

• Webbed feet

• Powerful arms

• Streamlined bodies

Besides swimming, how else can proboscis monkeys move in shallow water?

• By floating on their backs

• By walking upright

• By dragging themselves

• By jumping from branch to branch