From elephants to rhinos: A quiz on Africa’s majestic creatures

Questions

1. Which of the following is the largest land mammal found in Africa?

A) Hippopotamus

B) African Elephant

C) Giraffe

D) White Rhinoceros

2. What is the primary purpose of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania?

A) Agricultural development

B) Wildlife conservation and tourism

C) Urban expansion

D) Industrial activities

3. Which of these species is critically endangered and primarily found in the Congo Basin?

A) African Wild Dog

B) Mountain Gorilla

C) African Grey Parrot

D) Nile Crocodile

4. What is the main threat to the African rhinoceros population?

A) Habitat loss

B) Poaching for horns

C) Climate change

D) Disease

5. Which national park is famous for its annual wildebeest migration?

A) Kruger National Park

B) Ngorongoro Crater

C) Serengeti National Park

D) Etosha National Park

6. What is the primary goal of the African Elephant Conservation Strategy?

A) Increase tourism revenue

B) Promote sustainable agriculture

C) Protect and manage elephant populations

D) Develop urban infrastructure

7. Which of the following animals is known as the “big five” in African wildlife tourism?

A) Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, Cheetah

B) Lion, Tiger, Elephant, Rhino, Giraffe

C) Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Cheetah

D) Lion, Elephant, Hippo, Giraffe, Zebra

8. What is the main purpose of wildlife corridors in conservation efforts?

A) Increase tourist access to parks

B) Connect fragmented habitats for animal movement

C) Promote agricultural practices

D) Provide water sources for animals

9. Which of these endangered species is primarily threatened by habitat destruction and illegal trade?

A) African Lion

B) African Wild Dog

C) Eastern Lowland Gorilla

D) Nile Monitor Lizard

10. What conservation organization is well-known for its efforts to protect African wildlife, particularly elephants and rhinos?

A) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

B) Greenpeace

C) The Nature Conservancy

D) African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)

Answers

1. African Elephant
2. Wildlife conservation and tourism
3. Mountain Gorilla
4. Poaching for horns
5. Serengeti National Park
6. Protect and manage elephant populations
7. Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Cheetah
8. Connect fragmented habitats for animal movement
9. Eastern Lowland Gorilla
10. African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)