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WorksheetsQuiz on Borneo Wildlife
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 43mins
The owa-owa (gibbon) is a small ape found in Borneo that lives primarily in the __________.
river banks
canopy of rainforests
desert plains
The owa-owa uses loud calls heard up to 2 km away to mark __________.
food sources
territory
sleeping sites
The owa-owa is classified as __________ due to deforestation.
Least Concern
Vulnerable
Endangered
The orangutan has fur that is typically __________.
bright red-orange
pure white
jet black
Orangutans build nests in trees every night using ________.
leaves and branches
mud and stones
reeds and vines
The primary threat to orangutans is __________.
dengue fever
habitat loss and illegal trade
volcanic eruptions
Orangutans are found on Borneo and also on __________.
Java
Sumatra
Sulawesi
Orangutans move mostly by “brachiation,” meaning they __________.
walk on two legs
swing from branch to branch
hop like a kangaroo
Baby orangutans stay with their mother for about __________.
1 year
8 years
15 years
The diet of an adult orangutan is mostly __________.
fish and meat
fruits, leaves, and insects
grasses and roots
Crocodiles in Borneo are often found in __________.
arid deserts
mangrove swamps and rivers
mountain peaks
Crocodiles have a body temperature that depends on __________.
the moon phase
the environment (they are ectothermic)
their tail length
Frogs in Borneo rainforest are important because they __________.
keep the forest quiet
serve as indicators of ecosystem health
build dams
A frog’s skin in the rainforest helps it __________.
fly
breathe through skin and absorb water
photosynthesize
Which of the following is true about rainforest frogs?
All are poisonous
Some use camouflage and some use bright warning colors
None climb trees
Crocodiles lay eggs in __________.
sand banks or river banks
tree hollows
underwater nests
A juvenile crocodile’s diet differs from an adult’s by being more __________.
plant-based
small fish and insects
large mammals
Frogs in Borneo rainforest often call at __________.
midnight only
dawn and dusk when it’s moist
always silent
Crocodiles often bask in the sun to __________.
get vitamin D
regulate body temperature
look for prey
Many frog species are threatened because of __________.
too much oxygen
habitat destruction and pollution
absent predators
The proboscis monkey is famous for its __________ nose in males.
small
long and pendulous
flat
Proboscis monkeys are excellent at __________.
swimming across rivers
running on open ground
diving deep underwater
Proboscis monkeys live in groups called __________.
prides
large harem-style groups
solitary units
The sun bear is the __________ bear species in the world.
largest
smallest
fastest
A distinctive mark on a sun bear’s chest resembles a __________.
moon
star
half-sun shape
Sun bears are active mostly at __________.
night (nocturnal)
midday only
early morning only
One major threat to proboscis monkeys is __________.
cold climate
logging and river pollution
volcanic activity
Sun bears use their long claws to __________.
climb trees and access honey
swim fast
dig tunnels for shelter
Proboscis monkeys eat primarily __________.
fish
leaves, seeds, fruits
small mammals
Sun bears sleep in __________ during the day.
underground caves
tree hollows or nests in trees
on open ground
The flying squirrel in Borneo can __________ between trees.
fly like a bird
glide using a membrane between limbs
teleport
Leopards in Borneo are elusive and have __________-like spots.
stripes
cloud-like spots
plain colour
Tree squirrels are important for forests because they __________.
live alone
spread seeds and act as food for predators
dig large holes
A leopard in the rainforest often climbs trees to __________.
sleep in the water
store prey and escape danger
sing songs
Flying squirrels often come out at __________.
midday
night (nocturnal)
during thunderstorms only
One of the threats to leopards in Borneo is __________.
habitat loss and illegal hunting
too many squirrels
lack of sunlight
Flying squirrels feed on __________.
leaves only
seeds, fruits, insects
rocks
The Bornean leopard, like other big cats, helps keep the ecosystem balanced by __________.
making forest silent
controlling prey populations
planting trees
Tree squirrels build nests called __________.
anthills
dreys made from leaves and twigs
hives
Leopards use their spotted coat to __________.
attract mates
camouflage in forest shadows
signal danger
The pesut (Irrawaddy dolphin) in Borneo lives mainly in __________.
deserts
rivers and estuaries
mountain streams
The pesut (Irrawaddy dolphin) in Borneo lives mainly in __________.
deserts
rivers and estuaries
mountain streams
Hornbills are known for their very large, __________ beaks.
tiny
curved and colorful
short and flat
Pesuts surface frequently because they have to __________.
sing
breathe air
collect leaves
Hornbills play an important role in forests by __________.
digging tunnels
dispersing seeds after eating fruit
building dams
One main threat to the pesut is __________.
logging in forests
river pollution and dams
rainy weather
Hornbills make nests in __________.
underground burrows
tree cavities sealed by the female
floating rafts
Pesuts feed mostly on __________.
plankton
fish and small aquatic animals
roots
The casque (roof) on many hornbill’s beaks is used for __________.
filtering water
making loud calls and display
storing food
Hornbills are sometimes called “_____________ of the forest.”
gardeners
painters
carpenters
Protecting the pesut also helps protect __________.
mountain goats
river ecosystems and human communities
desert plants
The Bornean elephant is smaller than other Asian elephants and is called the __________ elephant.
pygmy
giant
forest
Elephants use their trunk to __________.
smell only
pick up things, drink water, breathe
explode seeds
One key role of elephants in rainforests is __________.
reducing forest size
spreading seeds and creating clearings
sleeping all day
The tarsier in Borneo is nocturnal and has __________.
tiny eyes
enormous eyes relative to body size
no tail
Tarsiers can rotate their heads nearly __________ degrees.
90
180
270
One threat to Borneo’s elephants is __________.
too much food
habitat fragmentation and human-wildlife conflict
snow
Tarsiers primarily eat __________.
leaves
insects and small animals
algae
Elephants often make loud trumpeting sounds to __________.
scare humans
communicate with other elephants
make rain
Tarsiers are hard to spot because they are __________.
active during the day
small, nocturnal and live high in trees
only on the ground
Conservation of elephants helps maintain __________.
desert dunes
rainforest structure and biodiversity
ocean waves
The lutung is a leaf-eating monkey found in Borneo, also called the __________ monkey.
silvered leaf
golden cap
hoop
Lutung monkeys often form __________ groups.
solitary
small family groups
millions
The tringgiling (Sunda pangolin) is covered in __________.
fur only
tough overlapping scales
feathers
Pangolins are known for curling into a ball when __________.
excited
threatened
sleeping
Lutung monkeys get most of their water from __________.
drinking large amounts each day
eating leaves which contain moisture
swimming
Pangolins are threatened primarily by __________.
volcanoes
illegal wildlife trade and deforestation
heavy snow
Lutung habitats are mostly __________ forests.
alpine
peat swamp and lowland rainforests
savannas
Pangolins use their long sticky tongue to __________.
carry eggs
capture ants and termites
fly
Lutung monkeys are important for the forest because they __________.
dig tunnels
feed on leaves and help recycle nutrients
compete with humans for houses
Pangolins help control __________ populations in the forest.
ant and termite
monkey
clouded leopard
Which of these animals is nocturnal (active at night)?
Sun bear
Tarsier
Hornbill
Which animal uses gliding membranes between limbs?
Flying squirrel
Orangutan
Lutung
Which animal’s major threat is illegal wildlife trade rather than habitat loss alone?
Crocodile
Pangolin (tringgiling)
Squirrel
Which of these animals is important for seed dispersal in the forest?
Hornbill
Crocodile
Frog
Which animal has a nose so long it affects the male’s ability to attract females?
Proboscis monkey
Sun bear
Lutung
Which animal is often found in river estuaries rather than deep inland rainforest?
Pesut (dolphin)
Leopard
Orangutan
Which animal sleeps in tree hollows and uses its long claws to climb?
Squirrel
Sun bear
Frog
Which animal is known for its ability to hop and swim and live in rainforest ponds?
Frog
Elephant
Hornbill
Which animal uses its trunk like a hand to grab things?
Elephant
Lutung
Crocodile
Which animal is an apex predator that helps keep prey populations in check?
Leopard
Pangolin
Tarsier
Which animal has especially large eyes to help it see at night?
Sun bear
Tarsier
Crocodile
Which of the following animals is known for its ability to glide between trees in the rainforest?
Tree kangaroo
Flying squirrel
Flying fox
What is the primary diet of sun bears in the rainforest?
Fruits and honey
Insects and small mammals
Leaves and bark
Which feature helps the owa-owa communicate with others in its territory?
Unique markings
Loud calls
Bright colors
