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