Mammals 28-30

Question 1

What is an example of a lesser ape?

Answer 1

A gibbon is a lesser ape.

Question 2

What are 3 e samples of a greater ape?

Answer 2

Chimpanzees, orangutans, and gorillas are greater apes.

Question 3

Apes are divided into two groups: the _________ and _________ apes.

Answer 3

Lesser and greater apes

Question 4

_________ are lesser apes and known for their musical calls.

Answer 4

Gibbons

Question 5

_________ are the largest apes.

Answer 5

Gorillas

Question 6

_________ are the largest tree-dwelling mammal.

Answer 6

Orangutans

Question 7

How are apes different than monkeys?

Answer 7

Apes are bigger than monkeys, do not have tails, and have arms that are longer than their legs.

Question 8

What does the word orangutan mean?

Answer 8

Orangutan means “man of the woods”.

Question 9

List two of the unique social traits that chimps display.

Answer 9

Chimps can:
-Care for their family,
-Show teamwork while hunting,
-Share food,
-Have friends,
-Use tools,
-Solve problems,
-Have long-term memory of individuals, places, and events,
-They have self awareness