African Vultures and Their Ecological Importance

What is one of the key services provided by vultures in Africa?

• Pollination of plants

• Carcass and organic waste disposal

• Seed dispersal

• Water purification

Which vulture species is known for migrating over 6,000 kilometers twice a year?

• Egyptian Vulture

• Hooded Vulture

• Rüppell's Vulture

• White-backed Vulture

What percentage decline have Hooded Vultures experienced across Africa over the past 50 years?

• 90%

• 50%

• 96%

• 83%

What is the single greatest threat to African vultures?

• Electrocutions

• Habitat loss

• Trade in vulture body parts

• Poisoning

What could be a consequence of declining vulture populations?

• Increase in specialized scavengers

• Increase in less specialized scavengers

• Decrease in disease spread

• Improved environmental health

How do vultures contribute to environmental health?

• By spreading diseases

• By maintaining balanced environments

• By reducing tourism

• By increasing livestock populations

What is the purpose of the Multi-species Action Plan?

• To reduce bird-friendly infrastructure

• To increase the use of pesticides

• To protect African vultures

• To promote vulture trade

Why is international collaboration important for vulture conservation?

• Vultures are only found in one country

• Vultures do not migrate

• Vultures cover a huge range across borders

• Vultures are not affected by local threats

What is one strategy mentioned in the action plan to help vultures?

• Encourage habitat destruction

• Increase the use of poison

• Develop bird-friendly energy infrastructure

• Promote the trade of vulture body parts

What is the ultimate goal of maintaining healthy vulture populations?

• To eliminate all scavengers

• To increase the spread of diseases

• To protect communities and the environment

• To reduce tourism