Madagascan Pochard Trivia Quiz

The correct answer is 25 because it is the only option provided. Without any additional information or context, it is not possible to determine the actual number of adult birds counted in the wild as of 2008.

The correct answer is Amsterdam because the question asks about the location of the zoological museum that holds the specimen of this duck species. Since Amsterdam is listed as one of the options, it can be inferred that the museum is located there.

In Autumn 2017, the population of Madagascan Pochard reached 90.

The last records of many birds at Lake Alaotra were on June 9, 1960.

The question asks for the year in which the sighting claimed to have occurred outside Antananarivo. The correct answer is 1970.

The correct answer is 1991. This means that the last confirmed sighting of the birds before they were rediscovered in 2006 was in 1991.

Oil spillage did not lead to the disappearance of the ducks from Lake Alaotra. This suggests that the other factors, such as cattle grazing, hunting, and burning of shore vegetation, may have contributed to the disappearance of the ducks. The presence of oil spillage may not have directly affected the ducks or their habitat in a way that caused their disappearance.

The introduction of several fish species in the lake can lead to damage of nesting sites. This is because some fish species may feed on the eggs or young of other species, causing a decline in their population and disrupting the nesting process. This can have a negative impact on the overall ecosystem, as it can lead to a decrease in the diversity and abundance of certain bird or reptile species that rely on the nesting sites for reproduction.

Ducks feed often at night because they are nocturnal animals. They have adapted to forage for food during the darkness when there are fewer predators and competition for resources. This behavior allows them to find food more easily and ensures their survival.

Rats do not feed on rats.