The Amazing World of Primates Quiz

Which primate is known for having a highly developed sense of smell?

• Capuchin Monkey

• Spider Monkey

• Lemur

• Tarsier

What is a distinguishing feature of Old World monkeys?

• Nocturnal habits

• Downward facing nostrils

• Outward facing nostrils

• Prehensile tails

Which Old World monkey is known for living in large troops on the African plains?

• Mandrill

• Howler Monkey

• Baboon

• Spider Monkey

What is a common trait among New World monkeys?

• Nocturnal lifestyle

• Large brain size

• Prehensile tails

• Downward facing nostrils

Which New World monkey is known for its intelligence and ability to assist paraplegics?

• Spider Monkey

• Howler Monkey

• Capuchin Monkey

• Owl Monkey

Which primate is known for its ability to swim underwater to retrieve food?

• Howler Monkey

• Longtailed MCO

• Crested Black Makok

• Spider Monkey

Which monkey forms true monogamous pairs and is the only nocturnal monkey?

• Capuchin Monkey

• Spider Monkey

• Owl Monkey

• Howler Monkey

What unique feature helps howler monkeys produce the loudest call of any land vertebrate?

• Large brain

• Prehensile tail

• Enlarged hyoid bone

• Nocturnal vision

What is a common social behavior observed in primates that strengthens social bonds?

• Hunting in packs

• Social grooming

• Building nests

• Nocturnal foraging

Which primate is known for its inquisitiveness and playfulness?

• Mandrill

• Lemur

• Tarsier

• Squirrel Monkey