Kéran National Park - Quiz
  • 1. Where is Oti-Kéran National Park located?
A) In central Togo
B) In southern Togo near Lomé
C) In the north of Togo, in the Kara area
D) Along the border with Ghana
  • 2. What was a major social impact on local populations due to the expansion of nature reserves in northern Togo?
A) People were removed from their land, leading to increased poverty and hunger.
B) The expansion led to improved agricultural developments.
C) Local populations gained significant income from tourism.
D) There was no impact on the local population.
  • 3. Which animal caused damage to fields and crops in surrounding communities?
A) Buffaloes
B) Elephants
C) Giraffes
D) Lions
  • 4. What happened during the political turmoil in 1990?
A) Massive attacks against protected areas and mass-slaughtering of animals occurred.
B) There was no significant event during this period.
C) The local population supported wildlife conservation efforts.
D) Protected areas were expanded further.
  • 5. What change occurred to the Oti-Kéran National Park's size after reorganization in 1999?
A) It shrank from 179,550 hectares to 69,000 hectares.
B) Its size remained unchanged.
C) It expanded to include more peripheral areas.
D) It was completely dissolved.
  • 6. What future plan is mentioned for the remaining part of Oti-Kéran National Park?
A) To become a commercial development zone.
B) To remain isolated without any links to other parks.
C) To form part of a future biosphere reserve linked to the WAP protected area system.
D) To be converted into agricultural land.
  • 7. What threatens Oti-Kéran National Park today?
A) Settlements, cotton-farming, and charcoal production within the park boundaries.
B) Natural disasters like floods and earthquakes.
C) Wildlife poaching.
D) Invasive plant species.
  • 8. How was ecotourism in Oti-Kéran National Park before 1990?
A) Only minimal tourism activities existed.
B) It was quite well-developed with infrastructure investments by a South African company.
C) There were no efforts to develop ecotourism.
D) Ecotourism was banned due to local opposition.
  • 9. What is the current state of ecotourism in Oti-Kéran National Park?
A) The infrastructure is ruined and ecotourism has not restarted after socio-political troubles.
B) Ecotourism is thriving with new investments.
C) It remains as developed as it was before 1990.
D) There are no plans to revive ecotourism.
  • 10. Where does the national Ministry of Tourism focus its efforts?
A) Exclusively on Oti-Kéran National Park.
B) On developing urban tourism in Lomé.
C) In the Plateau Region, not in Oti-Kéran / Oti-Mandouri Complex.
D) On promoting beach resorts.
  • 11. What event in the 1990s affected the faunal diversity of Togolese national parks?
A) Destructions
B) Conservation efforts
C) Climate change
D) Tourism boom
  • 12. Which species was confirmed by an aerial survey in 2003?
A) West African crocodile
B) African elephant
C) Patas monkey
D) Black crowned crane
  • 13. When was the last time individuals of the West African lion were reported in Togo?
A) 1999
B) 2003
C) 2005
D) 2010
  • 14. Which bird species is known for its significant population in Kéran National Park, making it an Important Bird Area?
A) West African crocodile
B) Kob
C) Black crowned crane
D) African elephant
  • 15. How many bird species have been recorded in Kéran National Park?
A) Exactly 200
B) About 214
C) Less than 100
D) Over 300
  • 16. Which of the following mammals was confirmed by an aerial survey in 2003?
A) Black crowned crane
B) Warthog
C) African elephant
D) Heuglin's masked weaver
  • 17. What is the status of the lion population in Togo according to the text?
A) No permanent lion population
B) Stable and growing
C) Extinct
D) Protected under a special program
  • 18. Which bird species is known for its vibrant plumage in Kéran National Park?
A) Waterbuck
B) Grey heron
C) Splendid sunbird
D) Kob
  • 19. Which bird species is known for its striking coloration and presence in Kéran National Park?
A) Grey heron
B) Violet turaco
C) Oriole warbler
D) Pied-winged swallow
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