VOICED : Defending Nigerias last elephants against poachers

The video discusses the threats faced by elephants in Nigeria, primarily from poachers and herders. It highlights the efforts of rangers in the Yankari Game Reserve to protect the remaining elephants and reduce poaching incidents. Despite improvements, new threats from Boko Haram loom, as they may target elephants for ivory to fund their operations. The video emphasizes the need for continued conservation efforts and increased funding to combat these challenges.

What is one of the main threats to elephants in Nigeria as mentioned in the first section?

• Deforestation

• Urban development

• Nomadic herders

• Climate change

What is the primary goal of the 80-strong team in Young Cody reserve?

• To promote tourism

• To conduct research on elephants

• To protect elephants from poachers

• To plant more trees

What has helped reduce the number of elephant carcasses found in the reserve?

• Relocation of elephants

• Introduction of new wildlife laws

• Better training and armed rangers

• Increased tourism

Which group poses a potential future threat to the elephants in the reserve?

• Boko Haram

• Illegal miners

• International tourists

• Local farmers

Why might Boko Haram be interested in poaching elephants?

• To sell them to zoos

• To protect them from extinction

• To fund their operations

• To use their tusks for traditional medicine