Chimpanzee Reactions to Death

The video explores how chimpanzees react to the death of a community member, sparking discussions on whether these reactions can be considered mourning. A research team in Zambia captured footage of chimpanzees gathering around a deceased nine-year-old male, exhibiting behaviors not previously observed. The video also highlights a chimpanzee mother, Masia, who interacts with her deceased daughter. These observations raise questions about primates' understanding of death and their social dynamics. Researchers hope the footage will encourage further study into primate behavior and their potential thoughts on death.

What is one of the main topics discussed in the introduction regarding great apes?

• Their ability to use tools

• Their reactions to community deaths

• Their migration patterns

• Their dietary habits

Where did the research team capture the video of chimpanzees reacting to a death?

• Uganda

• Zambia

• Tanzania

• Kenya

How many chimpanzees were observed gathering around the deceased body?

• 30-35

• 20-25

• 36-38

• 10-15

What ailment was affecting many members of the chimpanzee community at the time of the video recording?

• Malaria

• Pneumonia

• Tuberculosis

• Influenza

Who was Masia in the context of the chimpanzee study?

• A veterinarian

• A chimpanzee mother

• A wildlife keeper

• A researcher

What significant behavior did Masia exhibit in the video?

• Carrying her deceased daughter

• Building a nest

• Playing with other chimps

• Foraging for food

What did the female chimpanzee do to the body that was considered a learning opportunity?

• Covered it with leaves

• Smacked it

• Buried it

• Ignored it

What was the reaction of other chimps after the female smacked the body?

• They ran away

• They ignored it

• They started playing

• They watched it closely

Why are researchers hesitant to label the chimpanzees' behavior as mourning?

• It is not observed in other animals

• It is a common behavior

• It does not provide extra explanatory information

• It is not scientifically proven

What do researchers hope to achieve by releasing the video of chimpanzee reactions?

• To entertain the public

• To encourage more research and data collection

• To raise funds for conservation

• To prove a theory