- 1. In which year was River Gambia National Park established?
A) 2006
B) 1985
C) 1992
D) 1978
- 2. Where is River Gambia National Park located within the Gambia?
A) Western River Division
B) Niamina East district of Central River Division
C) Upper River Division
D) Lower River Division
- 3. What is the total area covered by the Baboon Islands archipelago in River Gambia National Park?
A) 585 ha (1,450 acres)
B) 1000 ha
C) 750 ha
D) 300 ha
- 4. What type of forest is found on the flat Baboon Islands in River Gambia National Park?
A) Savanna
B) Riparian tropical rainforest
C) Desert
D) Temperate deciduous
- 5. Who conducted the chimpanzee-reintroduction project in River Gambia National Park?
A) World Wildlife Fund
B) National Geographic Society
C) Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project (CRP) under Stella Marsden
D) Greenpeace
- 6. What was Stella Marsden's recognition for her work with chimpanzees?
A) UN Environment Award
B) Presidential Medal of Freedom
C) Officer of the Order of the British Empire
D) Nobel Peace Prize
- 7. Which species became extinct in the wild in the Gambia during the early 20th century?
A) Chimpanzees
B) Elephants
C) Giraffes
D) Lions
- 8. How many chimpanzee groups currently live on the three largest river islands in River Gambia National Park?
A) None
B) One
C) Several
D) Two
- 9. What is the approximate number of chimpanzees in River Gambia National Park as of July 2006?
A) 150 specimens
B) 50 specimens
C) 77 specimens
D) 100 specimens
- 10. Which species is not mentioned as residing in River Gambia National Park?
A) Chimpanzees
B) Green monkeys
C) Guinea baboons
D) Lions
- 11. What action was taken to reduce human interference with the chimpanzees in River Gambia National Park?
A) Guided tours on foot were introduced
B) The park was opened for public tours
C) Chimpanzee viewing platforms were built
D) Travel by boat around the islands was drastically reduced
- 12. Which mammal is described as prolific in River Gambia National Park?
A) Elephant
B) Giraffe
C) Warthog
D) Lion
- 13. What species of hippopotamus can be found in the park, although they are rare?
A) Riverine hippopotamus
B) Hippopotamus amphibius
C) Pygmy hippopotamus
D) Mountain hippopotamus
- 14. Which of these animals is not listed as inhabiting River Gambia National Park?
A) Aardvark
B) Leopard
C) Serval
D) Honey badger
- 15. What type of antelope is found in the park, known for its distinctive horns?
A) Eland
B) Bushbuck
C) Kudu
D) Impala
- 16. Which reptile species mentioned is a large predator found in the park?
A) Komodo dragon
B) Gila monster
C) Nile crocodile
D) Bearded dragon
- 17. What type of bird life is noted as being species-rich in River Gambia National Park?
A) Insects
B) Mammals
C) Birds
D) Fish
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