18 Questions
What environmental activity does the organization conduct weekly?
Tree planting activities
Which of the following is a challenge faced by Lake Baringo mentioned in the text?
Water pollution
What tourist attraction is Hell’s Gate National Park internationally renowned for?
Natural spa/hot springs
What is a challenge faced by Hell’s Gate National Park in terms of habitat loss?
Machine noise from power plants
How has increased agricultural activity negatively impacted Lake Baringo?
Resulted in nutrients and chemicals seeping into the lake
What human conflict arises out of limited land in the Lake Baringo basin area?
Human-wildlife conflict
What is the main purpose of the electrified perimeter fence around the Conservancy's boundary?
To protect against human-wildlife conflict
Why is Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary significant?
Under the Jane Goodall Foundation, it is the only place to see chimps in Kenya
Which award was the Conservancy nominated for under the 29th annual world travel awards?
Best Conservation Company in Africa
What is a challenge faced by the Conservancy regarding the northern white rhinos?
The last 2 remaining are female
How does the interaction between livestock and wildlife benefit the Conservancy and local pastoralists?
It promotes overall ecosystem health and benefits local livelihoods
What initiative is being pursued by a team of scientists and conservationists to save the northern white rhino from extinction?
BioRescue Project using assisted reproduction technologies
What was the main purpose of introducing several mammals to Lake Nakuru National Park?
To transform the park from a bird sanctuary to an animal park
What year was Lake Nakuru National Park officially declared as a Rhino sanctuary?
1987
Why were local residents in Lake Nakuru National Park provided with incentives such as reduced entry fees and free bus rides for game drives?
To instil among them a sense of attachment to wildlife resources
What contributed to Lake Nakuru National Park maintaining a lead in visitor numbers over Maasai Mara game reserve?
Local residents visiting as part of a community service programme
What potential challenge does the author wonder about regarding Lake Nakuru National Park?
Overtourism as one of the most visited national parks in Kenya
What is one unique feature of OL PEJETA wildlife conservancy mentioned in the text?
It has a K-9 anti-poaching unit where visitors can pretend to be poachers
Test your knowledge on the features and successes of a conservancy protected by an electrified perimeter fence. Learn about the unique wildlife, conservation efforts, and prestigious awards associated with this conservation company.
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