Quiz on Tashirojima Island and Socotra Island

Why were cats brought to Tashirojima Island in the 18th and 19th centuries?

• a) To hunt mice that were destroying silkworm farms

•    b) To keep fishermen company

•    c) To scare away seagulls

What do the fishermen on Tashirojima Island believe the cats bring them?

•    a) Good luck at sea

•    b) Bad luck

•    c) No effect on luck

How long has Socotra Island been disconnected from a continent?

• a) About 18 million years

• b) About 1000 years

•    c) About 5000 years

What is one challenge of visiting Socotra Island?

•     a) It is hard to get to and requires long-term planning

• b) You don't need to plan in advance

•     c) It's easy to get to

What is unique about the dragon's blood tree on Socotra Island?

• It looks like a regular tree

• It looks like an inside-out umbrella

• It looks like a bottle

What can tourists do on Tashirojima Island?

• Take part in regular dog photo contests

• Stay overnight in cat-shaped cabins

• Bring their own pets

Where is Socotra Island located?

• Off the coast of Japan

• Off the coast of Yemen

• Off the coast of Africa

What did a team of UN biologists discover about the plant species on Socotra Island?

• There are only a few plant species

• There are 825 plant species, with 37% unique to the island

• All plant species are found elsewhere on Earth

How many human residents does Tashirojima Island have?

• Around 100

• Around 1000

• Around 10,000

What is the nickname of Tashirojima Island?

• Dog Island

• Bird Island

• Cat Island