Illegal Wildlife Trade

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Drew18
D
Drew18
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 1 | Total Attempts: 325
| Attempts: 325
SettingsSettings
Please wait...
  • 1/6 Questions

    What is the largest country for illegal wildlife trade in Asia?

    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Hong Kong
Please wait...
About This Quiz

Explore the critical issues of the Illegal Wildlife Trade through this quiz. Learn about the impact on species like the Chinese pangolin, understand the scale of smuggling, and discover the global financial worth. This quiz aims to raise awareness and assess knowledge on conservation efforts needed to protect biodiversity.

Conservation Quizzes & Trivia

Quiz Preview

  • 2. 

    What is the largest amount of animals ever caught being smuggled at one time?

    • 10,000

    • 25,000

    • 750

    • 1,250

    Correct Answer
    A. 10,000
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 10,000 because it is the largest amount given among the options.

    Rate this question:

  • 3. 

    How much is the illegal wildlife trade worth?

    • 8 Million

    • 5 Billion

    • 19 Billion

    • 30 Billion

    Correct Answer
    A. 19 Billion
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 19 Billion. This value represents the estimated worth of the illegal wildlife trade. This trade involves the illegal buying and selling of various animal species and their parts, such as ivory, rhino horns, and exotic pets. The high value of 19 billion indicates the scale and profitability of this illicit activity, which poses a significant threat to biodiversity and conservation efforts worldwide.

    Rate this question:

  • 4. 

    Which animal is the most traded illegally?

    • Chinese pangolin

    • Black Rhino

    • Leatherback Turtle

    • Titi Monkeys

    Correct Answer
    A. Chinese pangolin
    Explanation
    The Chinese pangolin is the most traded illegally because its scales are highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine. These scales are believed to have medicinal properties, leading to a high demand in the black market. The illegal trade of Chinese pangolins has caused a significant decline in their population, making them critically endangered. Efforts are being made to combat this illegal trade and protect these vulnerable animals.

    Rate this question:

  • 5. 

    Which one of these options is not a real case of animals caught being smuggled

    • 49 turtles, 15 chameleons, and a number of crabs and insects. Many pythons and poisonous tree frogs. Four crocodiles and six komodo dragons.

    • A plane crashing killing 20 of 21 passengers, including pilots, after a crocodile escaped someone's hand luggage whilst on its last descent, with the crocodile surviving the crash and being killed with a machete.

    • 900 pythons, 2000 turtle eggs and elephant tusks caught on a boat crossing over a river into China.

    • Two leopard cubs, two panther cubs, and an Asiatic black bear cub, in someone's luggage sedated.

    Correct Answer
    A. 900 pythons, 2000 turtle eggs and elephant tusks caught on a boat crossing over a river into China.
    Explanation
    The given answer is the option that is not a real case of animals being caught being smuggled. The other options mention specific incidents where animals were found being smuggled, such as turtles, chameleons, crabs, insects, pythons, poisonous tree frogs, crocodiles, komodo dragons, leopard cubs, panther cubs, and an Asiatic black bear cub. However, the option of 900 pythons, 2000 turtle eggs, and elephant tusks caught on a boat crossing over a river into China does not provide any specific incident or details, making it the incorrect choice.

    Rate this question:

  • 6. 

    In which year do scientists believe 50% of our currently species of animal will be extinct if we do not do something to stop the illegal trade?

    • 2100

    • 2135

    • 2050

    • 2035

    Correct Answer
    A. 2100
    Explanation
    Scientists believe that if we do not take action to stop the illegal trade, 50% of our currently existing animal species will be extinct by the year 2100. This implies that if no measures are taken to address the issue, a significant number of species will be lost within the next century.

    Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Mar 22, 2023 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Mar 22, 2023
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Apr 29, 2015
    Quiz Created by
    Drew18
Back to Top Back to top
Advertisement
×

Wait!
Here's an interesting quiz for you.

We have other quizzes matching your interest.