SCOPE Pangolin Conservation Quiz

What is the approximate length of time pangolins have existed?

• 50 million years

• 100 million years

• 150 million years

• 80 million years

What is the main material of pangolin scales?

• Bone

• Enamel

• Keratin

• Cartilage

What is the role of pangolins in the ecosystem?

• Pest control

• Seed dispersal

• Pollination

• Soil aeration

How do pangolins protect themselves from predators?

• By flying away

• By emitting a foul odor

• By camouflaging

• By rolling into a ball

What is the primary diet of pangolins?

• Fish and insects

• Fruits and leaves

• Ants and termites

• Small mammals

What is the main reason for wildlife trafficking?

• To capture animals for research

• To sell animals as pets

• To use animal body parts in traditional medicines

• To conserve endangered species

Where do pangolins live?

• Africa and Europe

• Asia and Australia

• North and South America

• Antarctica and Arctic

What is the punishment for wildlife trafficking in Cambodia?

• Community service

• Monetary fine

• Imprisonment

• Public apology

What is the estimated number of insects a pangolin can eat in a year?

• 70 million

• 50 million

• 30 million

• 10 million

Tags

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What are the physical characteristics of pangolins?

• Pangolins have feathers and wings for flying

• Pangolins have fur and sharp teeth for hunting

• Pangolins have a smooth skin and webbed feet for swimming

• Pangolins have scales covering their bodies, long tongues for catching insects, and strong claws for digging.