Macaques in Sri Lanka: Social Structure and Survival

The video explores the complex social structure of macaques in Sri Lanka, focusing on their strict hierarchy and the importance of discipline for young macaques. It highlights how young macaques must learn to show respect through gestures and facial expressions to survive. The dominant male enforces submission, and young macaques face various tests to prove their understanding of social conventions. As they grow, their survival chances increase, but they must confront new challenges.

What is the primary characteristic of the social structure of macaques in Sri Lanka?

• Random and disorganized

• Complex with a strict hierarchy

• Based on age alone

• Egalitarian

Why is it important for young macaques to fit in and follow discipline?

• To avoid predators

• To ensure they get enough food

• To survive through childhood

• To learn how to climb trees

How do young macaques show respect to higher-ranking members?

• By sharing food

• Through a variety of gestures and facial expressions

• By grooming them

• By avoiding eye contact

What happens if a young macaque fails to adhere to social conventions?

• They are allowed to leave the troop

• They are ignored by the troop

• They are given extra food

• They face harsh punishment

Who is the overall boss in the macaque troop?

• The oldest female

• The dominant male

• The most intelligent macaque

• The youngest male

What must a macaque do if the dominant male looks them in the eye?

• Run away

• Chatter their teeth to show submission

• Stand still

• Make a loud noise

What is the consequence if the young female macaque fails to show the correct sign of submission?

• She will be ignored

• She will face harsh punishment

• She will be expelled from the troop

• She will be given a second chance

As macaques grow older, what happens to their chances of survival?

• They increase

• They decrease

• They remain the same

• They become unpredictable