Question

Find a brachiating ape from the options given below.

• A. Chimpanzee
• B. Gorilla
• C. Gibbon
• D. Orangutan

Hint:

Brachiation means swinging from branch to branch using the arms; the gibbon does this best.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Brachiation is moving through trees by swinging from branch to branch with the arms, the body hanging below.

Step 2: The gibbon
Gibbons, the lesser apes, have very long arms, hook-like hands and flexible shoulder joints, which suit arm-swinging.

Step 3: Other apes
Chimpanzees and gorillas mostly knuckle-walk on the ground. The heavy orangutan climbs slowly using all four limbs.

Final Answer:
The gibbon is the brachiating ape. \[ \boxed{\text{(C) }\text{Gibbon}} \]