Grevy's Zebras Conservation and Census

The video discusses the conservation efforts for Grevy's zebras in Kenya, highlighting a census conducted to determine their population. It also covers the inclusion of reticulated giraffes in the census due to their declining numbers. The use of citizen science and technology, such as image-based ecological information systems, is emphasized for identifying individual animals. The video concludes with a discussion on the threats leading to the decline of these species, including illegal hunting and habitat loss.

What is the primary goal of the census conducted by conservationists in Kenya?

• To train volunteers in wildlife photography

• To determine the population of Grevy's Zebras

• To increase tourism in Kenya

• To relocate zebras to new habitats

Where is the Impala Wildlife Conservancy located?

• In the Sahara Desert

• In Lake Capilla County

• In Nairobi

• In the Horn of Africa

What was the estimated population of Grevy's Zebras in the 1970s and 1980s?

• 2,350 individuals

• 15,000 individuals

• 5,000 individuals

• 10,000 individuals

Why were reticulated giraffes included in the conservation project?

• They have a larger population

• They are easier to photograph

• They are more endangered than zebras

• They are found in the same region as Grevy's Zebras

What is the current estimated population of Grevy's Zebras in Kenya?

• 1,000 individuals

• 2,350 individuals

• 5,000 individuals

• 10,000 individuals

What technology is used in the citizen science-based census?

• Drone surveillance

• Satellite tracking

• Radio collars

• Image-based ecological information system

How does the software identify individual zebras?

• By their age

• By their location

• By their unique stripe patterns

• By their size

What is the purpose of giving unique IDs to individual animals in the census?

• To determine their lifespan

• To identify their diet

• To monitor population changes over time

• To track their migration patterns

What has been a major cause of the decline in giraffe numbers since the 1980s?

• Lack of food

• Illegal hunting and farmland expansion

• Climate change

• Natural predators

What do UN studies indicate as a leading threat to wildlife?

• Climate change

• Predation by other animals

• Man-made threats and habitat loss

• Natural disasters