Aye-Aye Facts and Myths

The video explores Madagascar's biodiversity, highlighting the rediscovery of the aye-aye, a unique creature with lemur-like leaping abilities, fox-like tails, and specialized feeding habits. The aye-aye's evolutionary role remains a mystery, and it is surrounded by cultural myths.

How many new species have been discovered in Madagascar over the last two decades?

• Over 500

• Over 600

• Over 400

• Over 300

What year was the Aye-Aye rediscovered after being thought extinct?

• 1977

• 1947

• 1957

• 1967

Which animal does the Aye-Aye leap like?

• A lemur

• A kangaroo

• A rabbit

• A monkey

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Aye-Aye?

• Feathered wings

• Rodent-like incisors

• Spidery claws

• Giant floppy ears

What unique feature does the Aye-Aye use to find food under tree bark?

• Its bushy tail

• Its long middle finger

• Its sharp teeth

• Its large ears

What role does the Aye-Aye fill in its ecosystem that is similar to another animal?

• A bat

• A squirrel

• A woodpecker

• A mole

What is the local perception of the Aye-Aye in Madagascar?

• A sign of prosperity

• A harbinger of death

• A guardian of the forest

• A symbol of good luck

What is still unknown about the Aye-Aye?

• Its lifespan

• Its diet

• Its mating habits

• Its precise place in the evolutionary tree