Sumatran Orangutans Quiz
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What is the name of the orangutan featured in the article?

  • Laumer
  • Isabelle
  • Rakus (correct)
  • Gunung

    • In which country does Rakus reside?

  • Philippines
  • Indonesia (correct)
  • Vietnam
  • Malaysia

    • What type of plant did Rakus use to treat his wound?

  • Fern
  • Moss
  • Liana (correct)
  • Algae

    • Approximately how old is Rakus?

    <p>35 years old (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is believed to have caused Rakus's wound?

    <p>A fight with another orangutan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of plant did the Sumatran orangutan use to treat its wound?

    <p>A plant rarely eaten by Sumatran orangutans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On what date was Rakus's wound completely healed?

    <p>July 19, 2022 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what publication were the findings on Rakus published?

    <p>Scientific Reports (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Outside of Sumatra, where else can Sumatran Orangutans be found in the wild?

    <p>They are only found in Sumatra (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors contributes most significantly to the endangerment of Sumatran orangutans?

    <p>Widespread conversion of rainforests into oil palm plantations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Rakus

    A Sumatran orangutan observed using medicinal plants.

    Gunung Leuser National Park

    A protected rainforest in northern Sumatra, Indonesia.

    Liana

    A tropical vine known for its healing properties.

    Painful wound

    The injury on Rakus's cheek likely from a fight.

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    Dr. Isabelle Laumer

    Researcher who studied Rakus and observed the behavior.

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    First known active wound treatment

    The first documented case of a wild animal treating its own wound.

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    Critically Endangered

    A status indicating that only about 14,600 Sumatran orangutans remain in the wild.

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    Oil Palm Plantations

    Agricultural developments that reduce Sumatran orangutan habitats.

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    Long Birth Interval

    Sumatran orangutans give birth every 8-9 years, affecting population recovery.

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