Selection For Tuskless Elephants Quizizz

What percentage of Gorongosa's elephants were killed during the civil war that lasted from 1977 to 1992?

• Over 90%

• About 50%

• 33%

• 2 to 6 percent

Since when has the Gorongosa Restoration Project been protecting wildlife in the park and monitoring their recovery?

• Since 2000

• Since 2008

• Since 2011

• Since 1977

What is a direct consequence of the high levels of tusklessness observed in female elephants in Gorongosa?

• A natural trait inherited from their mothers

• A result of the ivory trade

• A consequence of being born of tuskless mothers

• A consequence of the civil war and poaching

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According to the surveys mentioned, what percentage of female elephants 10 to 20 years old are tuskless?

• Over 90%

• About 50%

• 33%

• 2 to 6 percent

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Why are tuskless elephants at an advantage in the current context of poaching?

• They are better at fighting off predators

• They are not targeted for their tusks

• They have a stronger genetic trait

• They are more likely to win contests for mates

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How has the behavior of tuskless elephants in Gorongosa been affected by poaching?

• They have become more aggressive towards humans

• They are less likely to migrate

• They have adapted to use their mouths for tasks normally done with tusks

• They have no significant behavioral changes

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What impact does the loss of tusks have on the elephant population's genetics over time?

• It leads to a decrease in genetic diversity

• It has no significant impact on genetics

• It increases genetic mutations in offspring

• It encourages the development of other advantageous traits

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What role does the Gorongosa Restoration Project play in the conservation of elephants?

• It focuses solely on anti-poaching measures

• It provides a sanctuary for all wildlife, not just elephants

• It is involved in the active breeding of tuskless elephants

• It conducts research on elephant behavior and genetics

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