Primate Identification
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Which great ape is the largest living primate, with males weighing up to 430 pounds?
About Primate Identification
Give your memory a workout with Primate Identification: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. From gorillas to lemurs, test your knowledge of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which great ape is the largest living primate, with males weighing up to 430 pounds?
Answer: Gorilla
2. Which primate is known for its distinctive red or orange hair and is found only on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra?
Answer: Orangutan
3. Which small primate has enormous eyes relative to its body size, is nocturnal, and can rotate its head nearly 180 degrees?
Answer: Tarsier
4. Which lemur species is known for its black and white striped tail and sunbathing behavior?
Answer: Ring-tailed Lemur
5. Which great ape species, closely related to chimpanzees, is known for resolving conflicts through social bonding rather than aggression?
Answer: Bonobo
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Primate Identification fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Primate Identification?
Primate Identification has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Primate Identification free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Primate Identification — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Primate Identification take?
Most players finish Primate Identification in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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