Rhino Operation Challenges and Safety

The team successfully tracks and identifies two rhinos, a mother named Twix Itani and her calf. They plan and execute a complex operation to safely dart and handle the rhinos, ensuring their safety and recovery. The operation involves separating the rhinos, darting them individually, and managing the challenges posed by the terrain and turbulence. After the successful darting, the team ensures the rhinos' recovery and sets up monitoring for future conservation efforts.

What is the main challenge the team faces when working with Twix Itani and her calf?

• The rhinos are aggressive and difficult to approach.

• The rhinos are in a densely forested area.

• The team has limited time to complete the operation.

• They must work with both a mother and her calf simultaneously.

What is the primary reason for separating the rhinos during the operation?

• To prevent them from escaping.

• To ensure the safety of the team and the rhinos.

• To conduct medical examinations.

• To make it easier to transport them.

Who is responsible for providing safety updates during the operation?

• Glenn Turn

• Lenten

• Jackson

• Rao

What happens to Twix Itani after she is darted?

• She runs away from the team.

• She becomes aggressive.

• She becomes drowsy and lands awkwardly.

• She immediately falls asleep.

Why does Glenn Turn bring in reinforcements during the operation?

• To provide medical assistance.

• To repair the chopper.

• To move Twix Itani safely.

• To capture the calf.

What is the final position of Twix Itani after the operation?

• She is left in the forest.

• She is returned to her calf immediately.

• She is transported to a new location.

• She is placed in a recovery position.

What is the long-term goal for monitoring Twix Itani?

• To study her behavior in the wild.

• To track her movements and ensure her safety.

• To ensure she produces more calves.

• To relocate her to a safer area.

How does the team ensure Twix Itani's safety after the operation?

• By relocating her to a protected area.

• By providing her with a constant food supply.

• By keeping her away from other rhinos.

• By tracking her movements and monitoring her health.

What is the significance of Twix Itani's potential lifespan?

• She can become a leader of her group.

• She can adapt to different environments.

• She can produce many more calves.

• She can live up to 50 years.

What is the main reason for not relocating the rhinos from their native area?

• They are too large to move.

• They are familiar with the terrain.

• They are aggressive in new environments.

• They have a strong bond with the local wildlife.