Pangolin Conservation Quiz

Before 2017, what was the typical consequence for pangolin poachers?

• Life imprisonment

• Confiscation of property

• Community service

• A fine less than 100 US dollars

What percentage of the actual pangolin trade is estimated to be recorded?

• 10%

• 50%

• 75%

• 25%

What makes pangolins unique among mammals?

• They have venomous bites

• They can fly

• They are covered in hard keratinous scales

• They have feathers

In which regions are pangolins used as traditional medicine?

• Australia and South America

• Antarctica and the Arctic

• Europe and North America

• Asia and Africa

What is the material composition of pangolin scales?

• Keratin

• Calcium

• Iron

• Silicon

What is the primary focus of the African Pangolin Working Group?

• Reversing the illegal trade of pangolins

• Breeding pangolins in captivity

• Developing pangolin-based medicines

• Studying pangolin migration patterns

What is a common condition of pangolins rescued from poachers?

• They are often dehydrated and malnourished

• They are well-fed

• They are aggressive

• They are in perfect health

What is a major challenge in studying pangolins?

• They are too aggressive

• They are only found in zoos

• They are difficult to find and study

• They are too large to handle

What is the maximum jail sentence for pangolin poaching in South Africa?

• 10 years

• 8 years

• 5 years

• 15 years

What is the best way for the public to help pangolins?

• Donate money to zoos

• Spread awareness and love for pangolins

• Capture and keep them as pets

• Ignore the issue