Elephant Trails and Conservation Efforts

The video discusses the impact of poaching on wildlife, particularly elephants, and the use of elephant trails by both poachers and conservationists. It highlights Mike Fay's 2,000-mile trek, known as the Mega Transect, which exposed the severity of poaching. His findings led to the creation of 13 national parks in Gabon, a significant step in conservation efforts. However, poaching remains a major issue, especially in war-torn regions like Chad, where national parks alone are insufficient to combat the problem.

What is the primary reason poachers use elephant trails?

• To find water sources

• To study elephant behavior

• To track down elephants for ivory

• To avoid detection by authorities

How long have indigenous peoples been using elephant trails?

• 11,000 years

• 7,000 years

• 5,000 years

• 9,000 years

What was the main goal of Mike Fay's 2,000-mile trek?

• To establish new trade routes

• To discover new species

• To map new elephant trails

• To raise awareness about wildlife threats

What did Mike Fay and Lee White propose to President Omar Bongo?

• To create 13 national parks

• To build new roads through the forest

• To increase logging activities

• To ban all hunting in Gabon

What was the initial reaction of President Omar Bongo to the national parks proposal?

• He agreed to it

• He was indifferent

• He rejected it

• He postponed the decision

What is one of the first problems faced by park management teams?

• Animal poaching

• Tourism management

• Lack of funding

• Deforestation

Why do local poachers profit very little from their activities?

• They sell ivory at low prices

• They are heavily taxed

• They face competition from legal hunters

• They lack proper equipment

What is a significant challenge for anti-poaching forces?

• Lack of trained personnel

• High demand for ivory in Asia

• Poor weather conditions

• Limited access to technology

What did Mike Fay discover near Zaka National Park?

• An elephant massacre

• A new species of elephant

• A hidden poaching camp

• A thriving elephant population

Why can't national parks alone stop poaching in war-torn regions?

• They can't address the root causes of poaching

• They lack proper management

• They are too small

• They are not well-funded