Escaped rhesus monkeys in West Germany

In suburban Hamburg, Germany, 46 monkeys escaped from the Hamburg Zoo, prompting a city-wide alert. Police and zookeepers, capable of running fast, were mobilized to capture the monkeys. Despite catching some, one monkey enjoyed its freedom and evaded capture. Eventually, an agreement was reached: the monkeys would return to the zoo if their peanut ration remained unchanged, ending the chaotic chase.

How many monkeys escaped from the Hamburg Zoo?

• 12

• 50

• 46

• 23

What was the criteria for officers and zookeepers to join the monkey hunt?

• Knowledge of the zoo layout

• Ability to climb trees

• Capability to run 100-yard dash in under 20 seconds

• Experience with monkeys

What did the elusive monkey enjoy after escaping?

• Attention

• Freedom

• Bananas

• Playing with other animals

What was discovered under the blanket during the chase?

• A police officer

• A zookeeper

• Another monkey

• A map of the zoo

What condition did the monkeys set for their return to the zoo?

• No cut in their peanut ration

• Daily walks outside the zoo

• More bananas

• A larger enclosure