Bushmeat in Nigeria

What is bushmeat?

• Meat of wild African animals hunted or trapped in local forests

• Meat of domesticated animals raised on farms

• Meat of endangered species

• Meat of aquatic animals

What are the TWO main concerns regarding the bushmeat industry?

• Dwindling animal populations

• Lack of safe food handling

• Potential viral outbreaks

• All of the above

What is the purpose of the author's visit to a Nigerian bushmeat market?

• To judge and condemn the industry

• To understand the industry

• To promote the industry

• To buy bushmeat

Are there any animals that are restricted by the government?

• Yes, all wild animals are restricted

• No, there are no restrictions

• Only large animals are restricted

• Only certain species are restricted

What is the mood like at the bushmeat market?

• Dark and ominous

• Festive and bustling

• Quiet and somber

• Chaotic and disorganized

What is the traditional Nigerian meal that is served with the lizard meat?

• Rice and beans

• Pounded yam

• Ebba (made from cassava)

• Fufu (made from cassava or yam)

What is the potential risk of consuming bushmeat?

• Viral outbreaks

• Food poisoning

• Allergic reactions

• None, it is safe to consume

What is the most expensive bushmeat sold at the market?

• Antelope

• Grass cutter

• Monitor lizard

• Python

What is the purpose of using medicinal spices in African cuisine?

• To enhance the flavor of the food

• To cure sickness

• To preserve the meat

• To repel insects

What is the author's intention in exploring the bushmeat industry?

• To promote the consumption of bushmeat

• To educate and understand the industry

• To condemn and discourage the industry

• To investigate illegal wildlife trade