Understanding Apes and Their Characteristics

The video clarifies a mistake from a previous video about apes having tails, which they do not. It explains that the absence of tails is a key characteristic of apes, distinguishing them from other primates. The video further categorizes apes into two families: lesser apes, like gibbons, and great apes, including chimpanzees, gorillas, and humans. A humorous personal anecdote is shared about the speaker's style in 1994.

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes apes from other primates?

• Apes can fly.

• Apes have no tails.

• Apes are nocturnal.

• Apes have tails.

Which of the following is a member of the lesser apes?

• Humans

• Chimpanzees

• Gibbons

• Gorillas

Which group do humans belong to within the ape family?

• Nocturnal apes

• Lesser apes

• Great apes

• Flying apes

Which of the following is NOT a great ape?

• Chimpanzees

• Humans

• Gibbons

• Gorillas

What humorous comment does the narrator make about their style in 1994?

• They had a great sense of style.

• They didn't feel the need for a haircut.

• They wore colorful clothes.

• They had a trendy hairstyle.