VOICED: Hungry vultures get daily 'five-star' feast in Spain

VOICED: Hungry vultures get daily 'five-star' feast in Spain

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Biology, Science, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

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The video introduces Jose Ramon Moraga, known as Vulture Man, who has been feeding vultures in Spain for 21 years, turning it into a tourist attraction. Initially a game, his efforts have become crucial for vulture conservation. The vulture population in Spain, once nearly wiped out due to urbanization and EU laws, is now recovering. Moraga's project is a success, providing a lifeline for vultures without costing local authorities, as he funds it himself with donations from a local abattoir.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reason Jose Ramon Moraga started feeding vultures?

As a game rather than a goal

To create a tourist attraction

To save money on waste disposal

To conduct a scientific study

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were some of the factors that almost wiped out vulture populations in the 70s?

Urbanization and poisoned meat

Climate change and habitat loss

Hunting and deforestation

Natural disasters and disease

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which law was introduced to prevent the spread of mad cow disease?

A law protecting endangered species

A law promoting urbanization

A law banning carcasses from decomposing in open fields

A law banning the feeding of vultures

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the vulture feeding project benefit local authorities financially?

It generates revenue through tourism

It is funded by international organizations

It doesn't cost them anything

It reduces waste management costs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many vultures can feed on a good day at the project site?

400 to 500

300 to 400

200 to 300

100 to 200