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