Akanda National Park

Akanda National Park - Quiz

1. In which country is Akanda National Park located?

A) Kenya
B) Nigeria
C) Gabon
D) Tanzania

2. Who set up the 13 national parks in Gabon, including Akanda National Park?

A) WCS and WWF
B) Directorate of Wildlife and Hunting
C) President Omar Bongo
D) Gabon's Ministry of Tourism

3. In what year were the 13 national parks in Gabon established?

A) 2002
B) 2010
C) 2005
D) 1998

4. What is one of the primary habitats found in Akanda National Park?

A) Grassland
B) Rainforest
C) Desert
D) Mangrove and tidal beach

5. What percentage of Gabon's total mangrove swamp is protected by Akanda and Pongara National Parks?

A) 25%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 10%

6. Which bay provides an important feeding area for turtles in Akanda National Park?

A) Corisco Bay
B) Mondah Bay
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Gulf of Guinea

7. Why is Akanda National Park internationally important for birds?

A) It is home to only endemic bird species.
B) It has the largest population of eagles in Africa.
C) It supports significant populations of many bird species and is an Important Bird Area (IBA).
D) It hosts annual bird-watching festivals.

8. What are two threats to Akanda National Park?

A) Oil spills and plastic pollution
B) Human encroachment from building and crop planting
C) Wildfires and earthquakes
D) Poaching and illegal logging

9. Which organization designated Akanda as an Important Bird Area (IBA)?

A) BirdLife International
B) WWF
C) UNESCO
D) WCS

10. What is the role of mangroves in Akanda National Park?

A) They are used for timber production.
B) They serve as tourist attractions.
C) They provide a habitat for large mammals.
D) They help stabilize the coastline around Libreville.

11. How many national parks are there in Gabon?

A) 15
B) 13
C) 10
D) 20

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