Becky's Passion for Primates

Becky Malinsky, curator of primates at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, shares her lifelong passion for primates. She discusses her childhood fascination with the flying monkeys in the Wizard of Oz, expressing empathy for them. Becky clarifies misconceptions about flying lemurs, explaining they are not true primates but glide using skin flaps. She highlights gibbons, small apes from Southeast Asia, known for their swinging abilities that make them appear to fly. The video concludes with a call to action for viewer engagement and subscription to related channels.

What is Becky Malinsky's role at the Smithsonian's National Zoo?

• Curator of Primates

• Curator of Mammals

• Curator of Birds

• Curator of Reptiles

What is the primary focus of Becky Malinsky's work?

• Managing the zoo's finances

• Taking care of birds

• Conducting tours

• Caring for primates and the staff

What childhood movie influenced Becky's passion for primates?

• Tarzan

• The Jungle Book

• The Wizard of Oz

• The Lion King

How did Becky feel about the flying monkeys in 'The Wizard of Oz'?

• She disliked them.

• She ignored them.

• She felt empathy and fascination.

• She was scared of them.

What is the main reason Becky felt empathy for the flying monkeys?

• They were magical.

• They were controlled by the wicked witch.

• They were endangered.

• They were cute.

What type of animal are flying lemurs often mistaken for?

• Birds

• Fish

• Primates

• Reptiles

What is a key characteristic of flying lemurs?

• They glide using flaps of skin.

• They have wings.

• They burrow underground.

• They can swim.

Where are gibbons primarily found?

• Australia

• Southeast Asia

• Africa

• South America

What makes gibbons appear as if they are flying?

• Their ability to glide

• Their long arms and swinging speed

• Their lightweight bodies

• Their colorful feathers

What is a unique feature of gibbons' movement?

• They can fly.

• They can swim.

• They can dig tunnels.

• They can leap and swing with great speed.