VOICED : Rescatan a miles de caimanes amenazados por sequia en Paraguay

VOICED : Rescatan a miles de caimanes amenazados por sequia en Paraguay

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6th - 7th Grade

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Thousands of caimans were rescued from the Chaco region in Paraguay, where they were dying due to severe drought conditions exacerbated by the La Niña phenomenon. The rescue operation involved cranes and volunteers moving the caimans to artificial lagoons. The effort has sparked controversy, with some blaming the government for poor river management and others arguing that wildlife should be left to adapt naturally. NGOs and local biologists have differing views on the intervention.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are the caimans being rescued from?

The Andes mountains

The Sahara desert

The Chaco region of Paraguay

The Amazon rainforest

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method was used to rescue the caimans?

By helicopter

By boat

With the help of cranes

By foot

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon is blamed for the caimans' suffering?

Monsoon rains

La Niña

El Niño

Hurricane season

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who do the rescuers blame for the mismanagement of the river?

The wildlife conservationists

The local farmers

The international community

The government

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance of local biologists regarding the rescue?

They suggest relocating the animals to another country

They believe the animals should be left alone

They want more government intervention

They support the rescue efforts