VOICED : Cyprus volunteers struggle to feed soaring cat population

VOICED : Cyprus volunteers struggle to feed soaring cat population

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Biology, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses a cat park in Cyprus overwhelmed with 700 cats, mostly abandoned. The park struggles with funding and volunteer shortages, especially in winter. NGOs like CAT Paws work to sterilize stray cats, but government funding cuts have exacerbated the issue. The state previously allocated funds for sterilization but ended the program in 2011. Efforts are underway to reinstate funding, but without government support, the problem may worsen. Sterilization is crucial as a female cat can have up to 10 kittens a year, and NGOs offer discounted operations to encourage participation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the cat sanctuary in Cyprus is unable to accept more cats?

Health concerns

Government restrictions

Insufficient funding and volunteers

Lack of space

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the government take in 2011 regarding cat sterilization?

Partnered with NGOs

Increased funding

Ended the sterilization program

Introduced new regulations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is sterilization considered crucial in controlling the cat population?

It is a source of income for vets

It improves cat health

It reduces the number of kittens born

It is required by law

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What incentive do vets offer to encourage cat sterilization?

Free food for cats

Home visits

Half-price operations

Free services

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Ministry of Agriculture's plan regarding the sterilization program?

To focus on dog sterilization instead

To increase the budget

To reinstate the pre-2011 program

To collaborate with international NGOs