CLEAN : Tracking elephants as new railway cuts Kenya

The video tutorial discusses various methods of collecting biological samples, such as blood, tissue, and fecal samples, for monitoring diseases and genetic analysis. It explains the importance of morphometric measurements in studying elephant growth rates and comparing habitats. The main focus is on understanding how infrastructure, like the standard gauge railway, affects elephant distribution, using elephants as a keystone species to gauge wildlife impact. Efforts to create elephant crossings to maintain landscape connectivity are highlighted, along with future challenges posed by new infrastructure developments.

What types of samples are collected to monitor wildlife health?

• Air samples

• Water and soil samples

• Only blood samples

• Blood, tissue, and fecal samples

What is the purpose of morphometric measurements in elephants?

• To determine their diet

• To measure their growth rates

• To track their migration patterns

• To assess their health

Why are elephants used as a keystone species in this research?

• They are the largest land animals

• They are easy to track

• Their behavior indicates broader wildlife distribution impacts

• They are endangered

What infrastructure development is mentioned as affecting elephant distribution?

• A six-lane highway

• A dam

• A shopping mall

• A new airport

What solution has been implemented to help elephants cross safely?

• Fences

• Underpasses

• Tunnels

• Bridges