Annual Animal Census: Counting and Conserving Endangered Species at London Zoo

The video discusses the zoo's annual animal census, a crucial time for assessing the breeding and conservation of endangered species. It highlights the challenges of counting small species like patula snails and celebrates breeding successes such as the Congolese okapi and Malayan tapir. The census is part of the zoo's international efforts to study and conserve at-risk animals.

What is the primary purpose of the zoo's annual animal census?

• To increase ticket sales

• To assess the zoo's breeding and study programs

• To train new staff

• To entertain visitors

Which species is mentioned as being newly bred at the zoo?

• African elephants

• Newborn fish from Indonesia

• Bald eagles

• Giant pandas

What makes counting patula snails challenging?

• They are very large

• They are nocturnal

• They are very aggressive

• They are just a millimeter long

Which two endangered species have seen breeding successes this year?

• Bengal tigers and African lions

• Polar bears and arctic foxes

• Congolese okapi and Malayan tapia

• Giant pandas and koalas

How many different species does the zoo have?

• 300

• 100

• 600

• 900