CLEAN : World Wildlife Fund sets out priorities ahead of S.Africa summit

The video discusses the complexities of the bubble population and trade interactions with governments, highlighting the challenges of illegal trade in countries like China and Japan. It emphasizes the impact of economic growth and the expanding middle class in China on consumer demand for luxury products. The video also addresses the controversial topic of trophy hunting, stressing the need for sustainability and benefits to local communities. Finally, it introduces the Big 5 species for the Scientist Conference, focusing on African elephants, rhinoceros, pangolins, sharks, and Asian big cats.

What is a major challenge in regulating wildlife trade in countries like China and Japan?

• Lack of interest in wildlife conservation

• Legal and governance issues

• Insufficient wildlife population

• Overabundance of wildlife reserves

How has the expanding middle class in China affected the demand for luxury wildlife products?

• It has had no impact

• It has decreased the demand

• It has led to a ban on such products

• It has increased the demand

What is one reason why China's enforcement against illegal wildlife trade is considered effective?

• They allow free trade of wildlife products

• They have a high record of prosecutions and seizures

• They have no laws against wildlife trade

• They have lenient penalties

What is a key requirement for trophy hunting to be considered sustainable?

• It should be limited to one country

• It should be conducted only in zoos

• It should benefit the species and local communities

• It should be free for all hunters

Which of the following is NOT part of the Big 5 species of concern mentioned in the transcript?

• Pangolins

• Rhinoceros

• African elephants

• Polar bears