VOICED: On Sumatra, human-animal competition for space turns deadly

The video discusses the conflict between humans and wildlife in Sumatra, focusing on elephants and tigers. Elephants attacked a village, causing fatalities, while tigers have killed people due to habitat loss. The Elephant Flying Squad is used to manage wild elephants, but deforestation for palm oil and paper plantations exacerbates the problem. The loss of natural forests threatens biodiversity, including critically endangered species like the Sumatran tiger and rhino.

What was the role of the elephants in the conservation center?

• To calm wild elephants during conflicts

• To entertain tourists

• To plant trees in deforested areas

• To transport goods across the forest

What has been a significant consequence of deforestation in Sumatra?

• Increased human-tiger conflicts

• Increased rainfall

• More frequent earthquakes

• Decrease in agricultural productivity

What is the main reason for the decreasing habitat of tigers in Sumatra?

• Conversion of land to plantations

• Introduction of new predators

• Expansion of urban areas

• Overpopulation of tigers

Which species are mentioned as being critically endangered due to environmental degradation?

• Giant pandas, koalas, and kangaroos

• Bengal tigers, African elephants, and polar bears

• Sumatran elephants, tigers, and rhinos

• Asian elephants, lions, and cheetahs

What is driving the environmental degradation in Sumatra?

• Natural disasters

• Government policies on wildlife conservation

• Global demand for paper and palm oil

• Local agricultural practices