NZ Eels

What is the main focus of the Department of Conservation?

• Building infrastructure

• Commercial fishing

• Promoting tourism

• Managing threats to nature

What is the Māori word for eels?

• Tuna

• Kauri

• Takahē

• Kiwi

Where do eels migrate to breed and die?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

What is the average age at which a longfin eel migrates to breed?

• 30 years for a male and 40 for a female

• 20 years for a male and 30 for a female

• 15 years for a male and 25 for a female

• 23 years for a male and 34 for a female

What is the appearance of longfin eels?

• Elongate, slender-bodied fishes with scales and fins

• Round-shaped fishes with no scales and fins

• Flat-shaped fishes with scales but no fins

• Square-shaped fishes with scales and fins

What do eels primarily eat?

• Live food such as insect larvae, worms, and fish

• Plants and algae

• Dead animals

• Rocks and sand

How do eels hunt for food?

• By sight

• By smell

• By touch

• By hearing

What is a major threat to eels' habitat?

• Pollution

• Overfishing

• Climate change

• Habitat preservation

What is the purpose of eel passes built across dams?

• To block eels' migration

• To catch eels for fishing

• To help eels complete their journey

• To provide shelter for eels

What is the activity suggested for students related to eels?

• Design a rocket

• Paint a landscape

• Design a board game called 'Eels and Ladders'

• Write a novel