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Mapungubwe National Park
Contributed by: Clarkson
  • 1. How many Acacia species are found in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) At least 24
B) 16
C) 32
D) 8
  • 2. Which type of trees can grow to massive sizes on the Limpopo floodplain?
A) Leadwoods
B) Baobabs
C) Nyala berry and ana trees
D) Fever trees
  • 3. What is unique about some baobab specimens in the park?
A) One specimen has a circumference of 31 metres (102 ft)
B) They have medicinal properties
C) They are all over 100 years old
D) They produce edible fruit
  • 4. Which bird species is known for its fishing habits in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Verreaux's eagle-owl
B) Great white pelican
C) Pel's fishing owl
D) Kori bustard
  • 5. Which mammal species is part of the Lion Conservation Unit in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) African bush elephant
B) Southern white rhinoceros
C) Cheetah
D) Lion
  • 6. What reptile species are known to inhabit Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Gecko
B) Komodo dragon
C) Chameleon
D) Monitor lizard, Nile monitor, giant plated lizard
  • 7. How many snake species have been confirmed in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) 32
B) 20
C) 15
D) 10
  • 8. Which mammal is not listed as inhabiting Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Cheetah
B) African bush elephant
C) Southern white rhinoceros
D) Polar bear
  • 9. What is a significant threat to the natural and cultural value of Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Planned exploitation of coal reserves
B) Tourism
C) Deforestation for agriculture
D) Urban development
  • 10. Which bird species is known for its vibrant red breast in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Black-backed puffback
B) Crimson-breasted shrike
C) Yellow-bellied greenbul
D) Southern pied babbler
  • 11. Which mammal is known for its distinctive horns in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Leopard
B) African bush elephant
C) Cheetah
D) Southern white rhinoceros
  • 12. Which reptile is known for its large size and aquatic habitat in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Giant plated lizard
B) Ground agama
C) Monitor lizard
D) Nile crocodile
  • 13. Which bird species is known for its striking white crest in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Verreaux's eagle
B) Temminck's courser
C) Meyer's parrot
D) White-crested helmetshrike
  • 14. Which mammal is known for its speed in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) African bush elephant
B) South African cheetah
C) Southern white rhinoceros
D) Leopard
  • 15. What is the primary vegetation type along the Limpopo floodplain?
A) Short shrubby Mopane trees
B) Sparse and tufted grassveld
C) Acacia and Commiphora species
D) Dense vegetation community with a closed canopy
  • 16. Which mammal is known for its large ears and spotted coat in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Spotted hyena
B) Brown hyena
C) African wild dog
D) Common eland
  • 17. Which bird species is known for its vibrant orange breast in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Grey-headed bushshrike
B) Black-faced waxbill
C) Orange-breasted bushshrike
D) Yellow-bellied greenbul
  • 18. Which mammal is known for its large size and tusks in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Southern white rhinoceros
B) African bush elephant
C) Cheetah
D) Leopard
  • 19. Which reptile is known for its venomous bite in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Black mamba
B) Giant plated lizard
C) Monitor lizard
D) Ground agama
  • 20. Which bird species is known for its striking white face in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Pearl-spotted owlet
B) Verreaux's eagle-owl
C) Southern white-faced owl
D) Pel's fishing owl
  • 21. Which mammal is known for its agility and climbing skills in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Common warthog
B) Bush pig
C) African civet
D) Aardvark
  • 22. Which bird species is known for its vibrant blue spots in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Blue-spotted wood dove
B) Brown-necked parrot
C) Broad-billed roller
D) Senegal coucal
  • 23. Which mammal is known for its long neck and spotted pattern in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Common eland
B) Kudu
C) South African giraffe
D) Blue wildebeest
  • 24. Which reptile is known for its ability to change color in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Nile crocodile
B) Trachylepis margaritifera
C) Monitor lizard
D) Ground agama
  • 25. Which mammal is known for its large size and thick skin in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Southern white rhinoceros
B) Hippopotamus
C) Cheetah
D) Leopard
  • 26. Which bird species is known for its vibrant yellow belly in Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Yellow-bellied greenbul
B) Black-faced waxbill
C) Grey-headed bushshrike
D) Crimson-breasted shrike
  • 27. In which province is Mapungubwe National Park located?
A) Free State Province
B) Gauteng Province
C) KwaZulu-Natal Province
D) Limpopo Province
  • 28. Which historical site is located within Mapungubwe National Park?
A) Table Mountain
B) Mapungubwe Hill
C) Drakensberg Mountains
D) Kilimanjaro
  • 29. Which early plant-eating dinosaur lived in the area 210 million years ago?
A) Stegosaurus
B) Plateosauravus (Euskelosaurus)
C) Velociraptor
D) Tyrannosaurus Rex
  • 30. Who was instrumental in the creation of the Botanical Survey Advisory Committee?
A) Louis Leakey
B) Illtyd Buller Pole-Evans
C) David Livingstone
D) Charles Darwin
  • 31. In what year was the Dongola Wildlife Sanctuary declared?
A) 1944
B) 1995
C) 1950
D) 1967
  • 32. What was the original name of Mapungubwe National Park before it was renamed in 2004?
A) Addo Elephant National Park
B) Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
C) Kruger National Park
D) Vhembe-Dongola National Park
  • 33. When was Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape declared a World Heritage Site?
A) 1998
B) 2010
C) 2003
D) 2001
  • 34. Who called for the area to be declared a national park in 1993?
A) World Wildlife Fund
B) United Nations
C) De Beers Consolidated Mines
D) South African National Parks Board
  • 35. What significant event occurred on Heritage Day, 24 September 2004?
A) The Botanical Survey Advisory Committee was established
B) The park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
C) The Golden Rhinoceros of Mapungubwe figurine was discovered
D) Mapungubwe National Park was officially opened
  • 36. What was the outcome of the 'Battle of Dongola'?
A) The entire proposed reserve was established
B) The National Party gained control over all farms in the area
C) A much reduced area was declared as the Dongola Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Private landowners were compensated for their losses
  • 37. When did the National Party abolish the Dongola Wildlife Sanctuary?
A) 1967
B) 1949
C) 2004
D) 1993
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