Habitats
Where does the Giant Panda Live?
In China
What colour is the Giant Panda's coat?
White and black.
How do scientists try to restore the population of Dama Gazelle?
Any of the following answers:
- breeding in captivity (zoos mostly)
- monitoring wild populations
- prohibiting hunting in protected areas
- discouraging aggressive agricultural practices
- planting Acacia trees
Which letter of the alphabet do the Dama Gazelle's horns resemble?
The letter ''S''.
Which bird is the Kākāpō similar to?
The owl.
Where does the Kākāpō live?
In (the forests of) New Zealand
What is the main diet of the Black-Footed Ferret?
Prairie dogs make up 90% of this animal's diet.
How many Pandas live in the wild now, as a result of conservation efforts?
A. around 6200
B. around 1800
C. around 3400
D. around 2500
Around 1800 animals.
The Black-Footed Ferret is a nocturnal animal. How many hours a day can it sleep?
Which part of Romania can the Raccoon Dog (Cainele Enot) be found in?
Dobrogea/Delta Dunarii
True or False?
The Black-Footed Ferret can be found in Central North America, Australia, Canada and even Mexico.
False.
The Black-Footed Ferret can't be found in Australia.
True or False?
The Kākāpō, Capercaillie and Great Buster (Dropia) are all flightless birds due to their weight.
False!
The Kākāpō is the only flightless bird of the three.
Despite weighing up to 18 or 20 kilograms, both the Capercaillie and Great Buster can fly.
Why is it important to protect and preserve the Kākāpō?
Any of the following answers:
Because it is a unique species of New Zealand and crucial for biodiversity.
It is a bird that the Māori culture revolves around, from its folklore and myths, to food and pets.
This is a bird that is symbolic of successful conservation programmes. It gives people hope and attracts funding for wildlife conservation efforts in general.
What bird smells like flowers or honey?
The Kākāpō.
Which species of tree is protected by the law in Romania?
A. The walnut tree
B. The birch tree
C. The plum tree
D. The apple tree
A. The walnut tree
Which countries of Africa does the naturally wild Dama Gazelle inhabit?
Wild populations can still be found in Chad, Mali and Niger.
How long can a Kākāpō live?
A. up to 30 years
B. up to 10 years
C. up to 60 years
D. up to 8 years
C. up to 60 years
The status of the Giant Panda changed in 2016 from endangered.
What is the new status of this animals?
''Vulnerable''.
What wild endangered animals populate the Romanian forest called Letea?
Wild horses.
What are the Prairie Dogs' closest cousins?
A. Dogs
B. Squirrels
C. Beavers
D. Otters
B. Squirrels
What type of micro-habitat is the Black-Footed Ferret known to recycle?
The burrows that Prairie Dogs and other small animals dig.
What special adaptation do baby Dama Gazelles have that enables them to survive in the wild?
They can walk and run as fast as their mothers, only a few days after being born.
What are 2 of the methods scientists use to help the Black Footed Ferret survive and thrive?
Any two answers of the following:
- breeding in captivity
- vaccinating the wild animals
- protecting prairie dogs (the main prey)
- vaccinating prairie dogs
Which animal is the worldwide symbol of wildlife conservation?
The Giant Panda
How tall is the Dama Gazelle at the shoulder?
A. Taller than a horse
B. As tall as a goat
C. Less tall than most deer
D. As tall as a baby elephant
D. As tall as a baby elephant