Biosecurity and CITES Regulations

The video covers customs and biosecurity inspections at Oakland's International Mail Center and Auckland International Airport. In Oakland, officers examine a package from Kenya declared as headlamps but find inconsistencies in the batteries, leading to further investigation. In Auckland, biosecurity officers check souvenirs and hunting trophies for compliance with CITES regulations, ensuring no biosecurity risks are present. The process involves checking documentation and the condition of items like skulls and skins.

What prompted Customs Officer Naomi to inspect the package from Kenya more closely?

• The x-ray image showed inconsistencies.

• The package was leaking.

• The package was from a restricted country.

• The package was unusually large.

What did Naomi find inside the suspicious batteries?

• A small device

• A liquid substance

• A metal object

• A white powder

Why are souvenirs brought by returning Kiwis checked at Auckland International Airport?

• To ensure they are not stolen

• To assess their value

• To check for biosecurity risks

• To verify their authenticity

What is the purpose of the CITES agreement?

• To encourage tourism

• To regulate customs duties

• To protect endangered wild animals

• To promote international trade

What unusual aspect did the rangers find about the consignment of trophy items?

• It was from multiple countries.

• It was unusually small.

• It was all CITES-listed.

• It was missing paperwork.

Which of the following items required a permit to enter the country?

• Lion skin

• Caracal skull

• Elephant tusk

• Brown Hyena skull

What is the similarity between Hippo teeth and another item mentioned?

• They are both considered as ivory.

• They both come from the same region.

• They both require special storage.

• They are both used in jewelry.

What happens to the non-CITES items after biosecurity checks?

• They are destroyed.

• They are displayed in a museum.

• They are returned to the importer.

• They are sent for further testing.

What issue did the rangers find with some of the skulls?

• They were not properly cleaned.

• They were too small.

• They were missing teeth.

• They were mislabeled.

What is the final step for items that pass biosecurity checks?

• They are auctioned.

• They are sent to a treatment company.

• They are displayed at the airport.

• They are returned to the sender.