To mark International Monkey Day on December 14, we want to explore the diversity of this animal. Take our monkey knowledge quiz and find out what you know about orangutans, gorillas and co.
The very first question in the monkey knowledge quiz takes us on a journey through the history of evolution. Are humans descended from apes? This question takes us to the closest relatives of humans, the chimpanzees. Their similarities to us in terms of genetics and behavior are fascinating and underline the close relationship in evolution.
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International Monkey Day also reminds us how biologically closely gorillas, chimpanzees etc. and humans are linked. From Donkey Kong to King Kong, these fascinating creatures have shaped pop culture. Biologically speaking, they belong to the primate order, to which we humans also belong. Common characteristics such as a relatively large brain, developed eyesight and the ability of the hands to grasp link us to apes. Explore the fascinating world of these highly intelligent creatures in our monkey knowledge quiz!
One particularly exciting aspect of the similarity between monkeys and humans is revealed in an impressive experiment with monkeys in Kyoto: chimpanzees performed better than humans in a short-term memory test. This cognitive ability shows that our furry relatives have amazing mental abilities. A look at the similarities in their thinking ability leaves us amazed and makes it clear that we can still learn a lot about the intelligence of monkeys.
But monkeys have not only left their mark on Earth. One legendary example is Able and Miss Baker, two rhesus monkeys who explored space in 1959. Their adventure not only demonstrates the pioneering spirit of space travel, but also emphasizes the amazing adaptability of monkeys. Because both returned to earth alive after weightlessness.
Whether you dress up as a monkey and roam the streets, enjoy watching monkey movies or simply think about the fascinating similarities between humans and monkeys – our monkey knowledge quiz invites you to find out more about our close relatives. With this in mind: Happy International Monkey Day, wherever you are in the world.
11. December 25, 11:00 – Isabell Slisz
