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Quiz about Monkeys Monkeys and More Monkeys

Monkeys, Monkeys, and More Monkeys! Quiz


Quit that monkey business, and see if you know anything about monkeys. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by led14pa. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
led14pa
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
146,314
Updated
Mar 16 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2018
Last 3 plays: Guest 108 (9/10), Guest 208 (6/10), Jaydel (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Do all monkeys have long tails?


Question 2 of 10
2. How much, on average, does the smallest monkey weigh? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What kind of monkey can swing by its tail? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What are the two groups of monkeys? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. On which continent do squirrel monkeys live? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Are monkeys the biggest group of primates, in terms of number of species?


Question 7 of 10
7. Which macaques, native to Asia, have a name which resembles a hairstyle? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Where does the lion tamarin live? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Are howler monkeys endangered?


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following monkeys has the largest eyes? Hint



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Mar 19 2024 : Guest 108: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Do all monkeys have long tails?

Answer: No

Some examples of short-tailed monkeys are the stumptailed macaque and the Barbary macaque, which might be mistaken for apes.
2. How much, on average, does the smallest monkey weigh?

Answer: 4 to 7 ounces

The smallest monkey is the pygmy marmoset. It is only 9 to 12 inches long.
3. What kind of monkey can swing by its tail?

Answer: spider monkey

Spider monkeys live in the upper canopy, rarely come down, and live in groups of about 25 or 30.
4. What are the two groups of monkeys?

Answer: Old World Monkeys and New World Monkeys

Old World Monkeys come from Asia and Africa. New World Monkeys come from South America and Central America.
5. On which continent do squirrel monkeys live?

Answer: South America

Squirrel monkeys live in the Amazon basin, they travel in big groups to watch for sneak attacks.
6. Are monkeys the biggest group of primates, in terms of number of species?

Answer: Yes

There are 158 species of monkeys.
7. Which macaques, native to Asia, have a name which resembles a hairstyle?

Answer: Pi-tailed

There are two species of pig-tailed macaques, the northern and southern, but both are native to Asia. The northern variety is found in Bangladesh through Vietnam to norther areas of Malaysia while the southern lives in north Malaysia to Thailand and parts of Indonesia.
8. Where does the lion tamarin live?

Answer: Brazil

Lion tamarins live in very small areas of Brazil, because they only live in forests where they haven't seen humans.
9. Are howler monkeys endangered?

Answer: Yes

Howler monkeys travel in groups of about 15, and they live anywhere between Mexico and Argentina.
10. Which of the following monkeys has the largest eyes?

Answer: owl monkey

Owl monkeys have the largest eyes of any primate in South America, and they use them for night vision.
Source: Author led14pa

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