VOICED: On Sumatra, human-animal competition for space turns deadly

The video discusses the conflict between humans and wildlife in Sumatra, focusing on elephants and tigers. Elephants attacked a village, causing fatalities, due to habitat loss from deforestation for paper and palm oil plantations. Conservation efforts include using tamed elephants to manage wild ones. Tigers, facing habitat and prey loss, enter villages, leading to human fatalities and retaliatory killings. The video highlights the urgent need for conservation as Sumatra's biodiversity is threatened by industrial demands.

What was the role of the elephants in the conservation center?

• To entertain tourists

• To calm wild elephants during conflicts

• To transport goods

• To plant trees

What has been a significant consequence of deforestation in Sumatra?

• Increased conflicts between humans and tigers

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Improved living conditions for villagers

• More tourism opportunities

How many tigers are estimated to be left in the wild according to the transcript?

• 400

• 100

• 1000

• 2000

What is one of the main drivers of deforestation in Sumatra?

• Tourism expansion

• Paper and palm oil plantations

• Urban development

• Mining activities

Which species are mentioned as being at risk of extinction due to environmental changes in Sumatra?

• Elephants, tigers, and rhinos

• Lions, giraffes, and zebras

• Pandas, koalas, and kangaroos

• Wolves, bears, and foxes