Macaque Behavior and Survival Strategies

Lion-tailed macaques, typically tree-dwellers, face the dangers of the ground due to hunger. Rajan, the alpha, leads the troop down, while Kuji must find food to sustain her offspring, Danu. The troop navigates the forest floor, foraging for new growth brought by the monsoon rains.

Why do lion-tailed macaques prefer to stay in the trees?

• The ground is too hot for them.

• They find more food in the trees.

• They are adapted to the canopy and face threats from ground predators.

• They enjoy the view from above.

What prompts Rajan to lead the troop to the forest floor?

• A call from another troop.

• A new predator in the trees.

• The need to find food due to hunger.

• A change in weather conditions.

What is the primary risk for the macaques when they descend to the ground?

• Being separated from the troop.

• Running out of food.

• Encountering ground predators.

• Getting lost in the forest.

How does the troop react to Rajan's decision to go to the ground?

• They split into two groups.

• They refuse to leave the trees.

• They are hesitant but eventually follow him.

• They immediately follow without hesitation.

What is Kuji's main concern when deciding whether to join the troop on the ground?

• The safety of her young, Danu.

• The presence of other animals.

• The weather conditions.

• The distance to the ground.

What is Kuji's main reason for joining the troop on the ground?

• To escape a predator in the trees.

• To explore new areas.

• To search for food to maintain her milk supply.

• To find a new home.

What strategy does Rajan use while searching for a new patch of forest?

• He stays close to the edge of the tea plantation.

• He climbs back into the trees.

• He waits for other troops to pass by.

• He moves quickly without stopping.

What benefit do the monsoon rains bring to the macaques?

• They bring new growth, offering fresh food.

• They scare away predators.

• They create new paths in the forest.

• They provide a source of water.

What does Rajan do after the troop finds a snack on the ground?

• He decides to rest for a while.

• He calls time and continues leading the troop.

• He climbs back into the trees.

• He waits for other troops to join them.