Which Ones are Primates? (Part 2) Quiz

Answer:

Here are the primates:
Babakoto is the Malagasy name for the indri, which is the largest living primate species of the Lemuriforme infraorder native to Madagascar. The babakoto, or indri is classified in the family Indriidae under the primate order, and evolved in isolation on the island of Madagascar after their ancestors rafted there about 50 to 60 million years ago. This isolation resulted in unique adaptations, like vertical clinging and locomotion via leaping.

The gelada is a very distinctive primate member of the Old World monkey family with an hourglass-shaped body, and bare patch of skin on the chest called a pectoral badge. In females, this chest patch becomes bright red and surrounded by small sacs during its fertility phase known as estrus.

The kipunji is an Old World monkey discovered in Tanzania in 2003 and placed in its own genus, Rungwecebus. It is one of East Africa's rarest monkeys and an endangered species. The kipunji has a black face and limbs with light to medium brown fur and a mohawk-like crest on the head, and a white-tipped tail. It is noted for its unique "honk-bark" call.

Langurs are Old World monkeys primarily found in Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, and parts of China. They are primarily folivorous (leaf-eating), with a multi-chambered stomach that more efficiently ferments tough plant matter. They have long non-prehensile tails, slender bodies, and are know for very loud vocalizations.

The loris is a small, nocturnal primate found in South and Southeast Asia, known for its slow, stealthy deliberate movement that helps it avoid predators. They have large eyes which help them adapt to low light, and they rarely jump, but have a very strong grip for climbing. What's perhaps most unique about them is their ability to make a toxin from a gland in their elbow, which they lick and mix with their saliva. This creates a venomous bite causing anaphylactic shock in predators.

Mangabeys are Old World monkeys that inhabit the forests of Central and West Africa. They are known for their long limbs and long tails used for balance, expressive faces with white eyelids, and loud vocalizations. They are very skilled at tree-dwelling and terrestrial ground-foraging.

Monkeys are primates that fall into two categories. The first is Old World monkeys, which are native to Africa and Asia. They have narrower noses, are often ground-dwelling, and don't have no prehensile tails (used for grasping). Some have no tails at all. New World monkeys are native to Central and South America and they do have prehensile tails in most cases. They tend to have flatter noses.

The orangutan is one of the "great apes" among primates. They are very advanced and intelligent primates, sharing approximately 97% of its DNA with humans. Orangutans are the only great apes native to Asia-the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia, specifically on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. Their exceptional intelligence, is displayed by tool use (using sticks to access insects or fruit), and problem-solving skills. These orange-haired primates are the largest arboreal mammals on Earth, spending over 95% of their time in trees.

The surili is another type of Old World monkey, inhabiting Southeast Asia, and is primarily a diurnal leaf-eater. They are excellent leapers and climbers, able to navigate their way through forest canopies with relative ease.

Tamarins are small New World monkeys, that are native to the rainforests of Central and South America, including the Amazon basin. Many have dramatic facial hair - the emperor tamarin, for instance, has a long white mustache. Their long fingers help them climb easily, and grab fruit and insects. They live in groups with strong family bonds.

These are the non primates:
The drongo belongs to a family of birds noted for their intelligence, aggression and ability to mimic the calls of other bird species and even some mammals.

The mandrake is actually a plant in the nightshade family, containing toxic and hallucinogenic compounds.

The olingo is a small, nocturnal, arboreal mammal native to Central and South America that may resemble a monkey primate but it definitely not one. It actually belongs to the same family as raccoons.

Pangolins are mammals and in some species are tree-dwelling which may be the source of confusion in thinking that they are primates. They have keratin scales on their skin, and not much hair. They are more closely related to cats and dogs than primates.

There is no sun-tailed galadrill.