- 1. In which region of Ivory Coast is Îles Ehotilé National Park located?
A) Vallée du Bandama
B) Lagunes
C) Sud-Comoé
D) Montagnes
- 2. What year was Îles Ehotilé National Park established?
A) 1985
B) 1974
C) 2006
D) 1999
- 3. How many islands make up the Îles Ehotilé archipelago?
A) Eight
B) Six
C) Ten
D) Four
- 4. Which of these islands is considered sacred in Îles Ehotilé National Park?
A) Assokomonobaha
B) Bosson Assoun
C) Niamouan
D) Balouate
- 5. What is the total area of Îles Ehotilé National Park, excluding surrounding sea?
A) 950 hectares (2,345 acres)
B) 500 hectares (1,235 acres)
C) 722 hectares (1,780 acres)
D) 800 hectares (1,976 acres)
- 6. Which type of vegetation dominates the coastal zone of Îles Ehotilé National Park?
A) Palm trees
B) Mangroves
C) Savanna grasses
D) Coral reefs
- 7. How many species of birds have been recorded in Îles Ehotilé National Park?
A) 100
B) 128
C) 150
D) 200
- 8. Which bird is not mentioned as a resident species in the park?
A) Peregrine falcon
B) African darter
C) Little grebe
D) Reed cormorant
- 9. Which mammal is unique to the Ivorian lagoons and found in Îles Ehotilé National Park?
A) Giraffe
B) Leopard
C) Manatee
D) Elephant
- 10. Where do the straw-coloured fruit bats roost in Îles Ehotilé National Park?
A) Nyamouan Island
B) Meha Island
C) Balouate Island
D) Assokomonobaha Island
- 11. What type of activity is the only occupation permitted on the islands?
A) Tourism
B) Mining
C) Fishing
D) Agriculture
- 12. How many villages border Îles Ehotilé National Park?
A) 25
B) 30
C) 15
D) 21
- 13. What percentage of the total population of the department does the park's bordering population represent?
A) 20%
B) 50%
C) 32%
D) 45%
- 14. In what year was Îles Ehotilé designated a Ramsar site?
A) 2005
B) 2010
C) 2006
D) 1998
- 15. What is the primary activity outside the protected area of Îles Ehotilé National Park?
A) Logging
B) Hunting
C) Fishing
D) Tourism
- 16. Which otter species is found in Îles Ehotilé National Park?
A) Amazonian otter
B) Spotted-necked otter and African clawless otter
C) European otter
D) Sea otter
- 17. What is the purpose of Îles Ehotilé being a Ramsar site?
A) To promote tourism
B) To support agricultural development
C) To protect wetlands of international importance
D) To encourage fishing activities
- 18. Which organization did the local communities initiate to establish Îles Ehotilé National Park?
A) Ivorian Government
B) UNESCO
C) Ramsar Convention
D) Local communities themselves
- 19. What is the significance of the straw-coloured fruit bats to the local people?
A) They symbolize good luck.
B) They are used for medicinal purposes.
C) They believe it signifies the presence of their ancestors.
D) They are considered a pest.
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