New Zealand Marine Mammals Quiz

Which of the following marine mammals is endemic to New Zealand?

• Hector's dolphins

• Southern elephant seal

• Leopard seal

• Humpback whale

What is the main threat to the populations of large whales and indigenous seals in New Zealand?

• Tourism

• Habitat degradation

• Oil spills

• Overfishing

Which classification system is used to assess the threat status of New Zealand marine mammals?

• New Zealand Threat Classification System

• IUCN Red List

• CITES

• Marine Mammal Protection Act

Which of the following seals is found in larger numbers in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters?

• Leopard seal

• Southern right whale

• New Zealand sea lion

• Hector's dolphin

What percentage of the world's cetaceans have been reported in New Zealand waters?

• All of them

• Three quarters

• One quarter

• Almost half

Which of the following is the largest species of seal found in New Zealand waters?

• Leopard seal

• New Zealand fur seal

• Southern elephant seal

• Hector's dolphin

What is the primary diet of the Hector's dolphin?

• Seaweed

• Krill

• Fish and squid

• Plankton

Which marine mammal is known for its distinctive black and white coloration and is found in New Zealand waters?

• Humpback whale

• Leopard seal

• Orca

• Southern right whale

Which marine mammal is known for its acrobatic displays and is commonly found in New Zealand waters?

• Orca

• Leopard seal

• Blue whale

• Dusky dolphin

What is the primary conservation status of the New Zealand sea lion?

• Critically Endangered

• Vulnerable

• Endangered

• Least Concern