VOICED: Moroccan Barbary apes under threat

The video discusses the plight of Barbary apes in Morocco, highlighting their declining numbers due to deforestation and poaching. It explains how tourism affects their behavior and the ecosystem's imbalance caused by excessive cattle. Conservation efforts by Moroccan authorities, including awareness campaigns and the establishment of a National Park, are also covered. Despite these efforts, challenges remain in curbing poaching and illegal exportation of apes.

What is the primary reason Barbary apes are now relying on tourists for food?

• Increased tourism in the area

• Competition with other primate species

• Deforestation reducing their natural food sources

• A natural change in their diet

How many head of cattle is the local environment in Morocco capable of supporting?

• 800,000

• 220,000

• 1,000,000

• 500,000

What role do Barbary apes play in the ecosystem?

• They pollinate flowers

• They disperse seeds, aiding forest regrowth

• They control the insect population

• They provide food for larger predators

What measure did the Moroccan authorities take in 2004 to protect the Barbary apes?

• Banned all tourism in the area

• Increased cattle farming

• Declared the area a National Park

• Introduced a new species of ape

What happens to many Barbary apes once they are exported to Europe?

• They are returned to Morocco

• They are used in scientific research

• They are released into the wild

• They are abandoned and end up in zoos