Ivory Trafficking and Conservation Efforts

The video explores the complexities of ivory trafficking in East and Central Africa, highlighting the organized crime in East Africa and the war zone conditions in Central Africa. It discusses the challenges faced by rangers in Virunga National Park and the efforts against the Lord's Resistance Army. Innovative methods, such as using fake tusks with GPS, are employed to track ivory trafficking. The video emphasizes the importance of storytelling in raising awareness about the violence and terrorism behind ivory trafficking.

What is a major factor contributing to ivory trafficking in East Africa?

• Climate change

• Lack of wildlife

• Tourism

• Organized crime

What tragic event occurred to rangers in Chad's Zakouma National Park?

• They received international awards

• They were promoted

• They were killed by Janjaweed

• They discovered new wildlife

Who is Emmanuel de Merode?

• A government official

• A park ranger

• An explorer and park director

• A poacher

What is a significant threat to rangers in Virunga National Park?

• Tourists

• Natural disasters

• FDLR and Lord's Resistance Army

• Wild animals

What unique challenge do some rangers face in their anti-poaching missions?

• Insufficient food supplies

• Inability to swim

• Lack of weapons

• No communication devices

What innovative method was used to track ivory movement?

• Drones

• Fake tusks with GPS

• Satellite imagery

• Undercover agents

Where did the GPS-tracked tusks lead investigators?

• To a museum

• To Kafia Kingi in Darfur

• To a wildlife sanctuary

• To a zoo

What is the broader implication of the ivory trade discussed in the final section?

• Environmental conservation

• Violence and terrorism

• Cultural exchange

• Economic growth

What is the purpose of sharing stories about the ivory trade?

• To entertain

• To raise awareness

• To sell products

• To promote tourism

What question does the narrator pose to the audience regarding the ivory trade?

• Is it profitable?

• Does it want this?

• Is it sustainable?

• Can it be ignored?