River Dolphins and Conservation Efforts

The video explores the plight of river dolphins, focusing on their habitats in major rivers like the Amazon and Orinoco. It highlights the threats they face, such as pollution, fishing, and dam construction, leading to their endangered status. The video follows biologist Fernando Trujillo's efforts to conduct a census of river dolphin populations with support from conservation organizations. Despite challenges, there are promising signs of healthy populations in some areas. The video emphasizes the importance of community involvement and education in conservation efforts, aiming to protect these iconic creatures for future generations.

Which of the following rivers is NOT mentioned as a habitat for river dolphins?

• Amazon

• Ganges

• Yangtze

• Nile

What year was the Yangtze River Dolphin declared functionally extinct?

• 2015

• 2000

• 2006

• 2010

Who is leading the efforts to conduct a census of the Amazon River dolphins?

• Fernando Trujillo

• Sylvia Earle

• Jane Goodall

• David Attenborough

Which organization is supporting the dolphin census in the Amazon?

• Greenpeace

• PETA

• World Wildlife Fund

• UNESCO

In which river did researchers find a concerningly low number of dolphins?

• Orinoco

• Ganges

• Yangtze

• Amazon

What method do researchers use to log the location of dolphins?

• Radio tracking

• Satellite imagery

• GPS data

• Sonar

What is one of the threats to river dolphins mentioned in the transcript?

• Oil spills

• Overfishing

• Logging

• Climate change

How many dolphins were identified in the catalogue mentioned by Fernando?

• 200

• 150

• 176

• 100

What is Fernando's approach to ensuring the survival of river dolphins?

• Educating local communities

• Introducing new species

• Building more dams

• Increasing fishing activities

Who sponsors the mission programs mentioned in the transcript?

• BBC Earth

• Animal Planet

• National Geographic

• Discovery Channel