labquiz

What is the scientific name (genus and species) of chimpanzee?

Pan troglodytes

What order do Humans belong to?

Primates

What type of habitat do most non-human primates live in?

warm, tropical forests

Which of the following is a characteristic of primates?

grasping hands and feet

Which of the follow is NOT a primate characteristic?

lacking a post orbital bar and/or closure/wall

Which of the following is a major source of energy for many of the primate species at Tiwai?

fruit

What do colobus monkeys eat?

leaves

What happens to the fruit seeds left over by monkeys at Tiwai?

seeds are dispersed so they can become new plants

Why is hunting increasing in Sierra Leone?

monkey meat is a delicacy in other countries and is exported

Which of the following is NOT a major threat to primates in the wild?

increased death from ingesting invasive toxic plants

Which of the following is NOT a reason why Tiwai has such high species richness and diversity?

easy access via highways