Gorongosa National Park Restoration Quiz

What is the primary focus of the restoration efforts in Gorongosa National Park?

• Building new infrastructure

• Restoring the ecosystem and predator-prey balance

• Introducing new plant species

• Developing tourism facilities

What major event significantly reduced the large mammal populations in Gorongosa?

• A massive flood

• A volcanic eruption

• A civil war

• A severe drought

Why is the presence of predators important in an ecosystem?

• They reduce the biodiversity

• They increase the number of herbivores

• They help maintain ecological balance by instilling fear

• They provide food for scavengers

Which predator was reintroduced to Gorongosa to help restore balance?

• Cheetah

• African painted wolf

• African elephant

• Giraffe

What unique hunting method do painted wolves use?

• Hunting in water

• Chasing down prey over long distances

• Stealth stalking

• Ambush hunting

What was a key strategy used to help painted wolves form a cohesive pack?

• Keeping them isolated from other animals

• Feeding them separately

• Using scent-marking to reduce aggression

• Training them to hunt together

What was the survival rate of the painted wolf pups born in 2020?

• 80%

• 71%

• 60%

• 50%

How many painted wolves were there in Gorongosa after the reintroduction efforts?

• 120

• 100

• 85

• 50

What drives the conservation team to work tirelessly in Gorongosa?

• The desire to travel

• The potential for financial gain

• The chance to become famous

• The opportunity to make a positive difference

What is the main theme of the documentary 'Nature's Fear Factor'?

• The beauty of African landscapes

• The role of fear in ecological balance

• The history of Mozambique

• The life of African elephants