Hong Kong Masked Palm Civets - Signs of Unity

What is the main reason these animals are called 'masked' palm civets?

• They are very good at hiding

• They have a black band across their eyes

• They live in masks

• They are only seen at night

What time of day are masked palm civets most active?

• They are most active at night.

• They are most active in the morning.

• They are most active at noon.

• They are most active in the afternoon.

What do masked palm civets eat?

• They eat fruits, insects, and small animals.

• They eat only leaves and grass.

• They eat fish and seaweed.

• They eat only nuts and seeds.

Why are masked palm civets important for the forest ecosystem?

• They build nests for other animals

• They help plants grow by spreading seeds through their droppings

• They clean the forest floor

• They protect trees from insects

What is one major threat to the survival of masked palm civets in Hong Kong?

• Urban development and loss of forest habitat.

• Increase in marine pollution.

• Overfishing in local rivers.

• Spread of desertification.

How have people in Hong Kong responded to the challenges faced by masked palm civets?

• People in Hong Kong have come together to support and protect the masked palm civets.

• They have ignored the plight of the masked palm civets.

• People have actively hunted masked palm civets for sport.

• They have relocated all masked palm civets to other countries.

What role do masked palm civets play in their ecosystem?

• They hunt other animals to control their population.

• They spread seeds through their droppings, helping plants grow.

• They build nests that provide shelter for smaller animals.

• They clean the forest by eating dead plants and animals.

Why are masked palm civets facing challenges in Hong Kong?

• They are hunted for their fur.

• Their food sources are disappearing due to overhunting.

• Urban development is reducing their forest habitats.

• They are being replaced by other animals in the ecosystem.

How do people in Hong Kong help protect masked palm civets?

• By creating zoos where they can live safely.

• By supporting conservation efforts and protecting forests.

• By feeding them in urban areas to ensure they have enough food.

• By relocating them to other countries with more forests.

Masked palm civets have which of the following appearances?

• A slender body with a pointed face and a dark mask across the eyes

• A large, bushy tail with bright orange fur

• Short legs and a completely white coat

• A long snout and black-and-white stripes all over the body