VOICED : Protecting the worlds rhinos by chopping off their horns

VOICED : Protecting the worlds rhinos by chopping off their horns

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Biology, Science, Social Studies, Business

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses a South African rhino breeding farm's routine of trimming rhino horns to prevent poaching and injury. Rhino horn, made of keratin, is highly valued in Asia for its supposed medicinal properties. John Hume, the farm owner, argues against the international ban on rhino horn trade, claiming it hinders conservation efforts. He faces high security costs to protect his stockpile of horns. Despite criticism, Hume's farm has seen a rise in rhino births and rehabilitates orphan calves, contributing to the species' conservation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for removing rhino horns on the breeding farm?

To make jewelry

To protect rhinos from poachers

To sell them for profit

To use them in traditional medicine

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material is rhino horn made of, similar to human nails?

Silicon

Keratin

Calcium

Collagen

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does John Hume want to overturn the international ban on rhino horn trade?

He thinks it will improve rhino health

He wants to increase his profits

He believes it will reduce poaching

He wants to expand his farm

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges John Hume faces in maintaining his rhino farm?

Poor weather conditions

Insufficient breeding success

High security costs

Lack of food for rhinos

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many rhinos have been born on Hume's farm in the last eight years?

400

800

200

600