CLEAN : Kenyas canine cops sniff out illegal ivory

CLEAN : Kenyas canine cops sniff out illegal ivory

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Science, Biology, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses a program deploying sniffer dogs to detect illegal wildlife products at ports, particularly in Kenya, which is facing a poaching crisis. The dogs' advanced sense of smell allows them to distinguish between ivory and other materials. The program has led to multiple arrests, serving as a significant deterrent to wildlife trafficking.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for deploying sniffer dogs at ports and transit routes?

To detect illegal drugs

To find lost luggage

To detect wildlife products

To assist in search and rescue operations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do sniffer dogs differentiate between ivory and cow bones?

By their color

By their size

By their smell

By their texture

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key factor that makes dogs effective in detecting different scents?

Their training

Their intelligence

Their speed

Their advanced olfactory organs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a notable outcome of the sniffer dogs program?

Decreased port traffic

Multiple consecutive arrests

Increased tourism

Improved dog training techniques

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which nationalities were mentioned as being arrested for smuggling?

American and British

Indian and Australian

Chinese and Vietnamese

Russian and German

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the impact of consecutive arrests on wildlife protection efforts?

It increases poaching activities

It reduces the number of sniffer dogs needed

It acts as a deterrent

It has no impact

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the overall goal of using sniffer dogs in this context?

To improve dog breeding

To prevent illegal wildlife trade

To enhance airport security

To train more dogs