Nyungwe National Park Quiz

What is Nyungwe National Park known for?

• Being the oldest city in Rwanda

• Having the highest mountain in Africa

• Being one of Africa's vital biodiversity hotspots

• Being the largest desert in Rwanda

How large is Nyungwe National Park?

• 750 km2

• 2,000 km2

• 1,019 km2

• 500 km2

Which two major rivers does Nyungwe National Park feed?

• Congo and Amazon

• Nile and Zambezi

• Congo and Nile

• Amazon and Nile

How many recorded plant species are found in Nyungwe?

• Over 500

• Over 1,100

• Over 2,000

• Over 800

What significant action was taken in 2020 regarding Nyungwe National Park?

• It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• It was expanded to 1,500 km2

• A 20-year management agreement was signed with African Parks

• It was closed to tourists

Which of the following is NOT a primate found in Nyungwe?

• Ruwenzori black-and-white colobus

• Chimpanzee

• L’Hoest’s monkeys

• Mandrill

What percentage of poachers' snares has the eco-ranger team removed from the forest?

• 30%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

What type of community project is funded by Nyungwe National Park?

• Coffee farming

• Mushroom farming

• Fruit orchards

• Tea production

How many wildlife clubs are there with students in Nyungwe?

• 50

• 85

• 100

• 75

What is the main goal of the partnership between African Parks and the Rwandan government?

• To restore and protect biodiversity

• To build more hotels

• To increase agricultural production

• To promote illegal mining