1b-3 Setting conservation priorities

What is the purpose of wildlife conservation?

• To interfere in the habitats and populations of wild species

• To harm other species for the benefit of one species

• To make subjective decisions based on partial knowledge

• To conserve and protect wild species and their habitats

What factors should be considered when deciding which species to conserve?

• The current changes in abiotic factors

• The impact on other species

• The present day situation of the species

• All of the above

What actions need to be taken to conserve a desired species?

• Implement captive breeding programs

• Protect suitable habitats

• Reduce hunting and poaching

• All of the above

Can the outcomes of conservation actions be accurately predicted?

• Yes, with complete certainty

• No, it is impossible to predict outcomes

• Yes, but with some degree of uncertainty

• No, outcomes are always unpredictable

Why is it important to accurately monitor the impacts of conservation actions?

• To inform further decision making

• To ensure the desired species is conserved

• To measure the success of conservation efforts

• All of the above

Why are some species prioritized over others for conservation?

• Because they are more important

• Because they have declining populations

• Because they are perceived to be more important

• Because they are easier to conserve

What is the role of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)?

• Coordinating global data on biodiversity conservation

• Increasing understanding of the importance of biodiversity

• Deploying nature-based solutions to global challenges

• All of the above

What does the IUCN Red List categorize?

• Species based on their vulnerability to extinction

• Species based on their population size

• Species based on their geographic distribution

• Species based on their habitat type

What does the category 'Extinct in the wild' mean?

• The species is extinct and no individuals remain

• The species only survives in captivity

• The species is at extremely high risk of extinction

• The species is at high risk of becoming endangered

What is the current status of the Plains Zebra according to the IUCN Red List?

• Least Concern

• Near Threatened

• Endangered

• Critically Endangered