Akanda National Park

Akanda National Park - Quiz

1. In which country is Akanda National Park located?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Mondah Bay
C) Corisco Bay
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 supports significant populations of many bird species and is an Important Bird Area (IBA).
C) It hosts annual bird-watching festivals.
D) It has the largest population of eagles in Africa.

8. What are two threats to Akanda National Park?

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

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

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

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

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

11. How many national parks are there in Gabon?

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

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