Quiz bowl questions

Question 1

As an archipelago within the Indo-Pacific “coral triangle”, the Philippines is home to five of the seven-to-eight major species of living sea turtle. Which of the following cannot regularly be found in the Philippine waters?

A. Dermochelys coriacea (leatherback turtle)
B. Lepidochelys olivacea (olive ridley turtle)
C. Eretmochelys imbricata (hawksbill turtle)
D. Natator depressus (flatback sea turtle)

Answer 1

D.

Question 2

What line runs between Borneo and Sulawesi?

Answer 2

Wallace’s line

Question 3

This species of mistletoe was described as a new species from Cebu Island, Philippines. It is unique among currently known species in the genus by having peculiar ridges of orange-brown scales on the young leaves and internodes.

What is its scientific name?

Answer 3

Lepeostegeres cebuensis

Question 4

How many confiscated Indonesian birds were ceremonially turned- over by DENR- Biodiversity Management Bureau to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry- Indonesia last October 13, 2023 at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center?

Answer 4

73

Question 5

The walking catfish is a notorious pest fish, having successfully invaded parts of the UK, the USA, China and the Philippines. In the Philippines, however, it has been displacing a native relative. What is the name of this native Philippines catfish?

Answer 5

Clarias macrocephalus (broadhead walking catfish)

Question 6

The United Nation’s SDG’s aim to achieve decent lives for all on a healthy planet by what year?

Answer 6

2030

Question 7

What is the only critically endangered endemic reptile in the Philippines?

Answer 7

Philippine Crocodile or Crocodylus mindorensis

Question 8

Two crocodile species found in the Philippines

Answer 8

Crocodylus mindorensis (Philippine crocodile)

Crocodylus porosus (Saltwater crocodile)

Question 9

What is the scientific name of the newly discovered mammal species in Eastern Mindanao?

Answer 9

Baletemys kampalili

Question 10

The 2024 International Day for Biological Diversity was celebrated on?

Answer 10

May 22, 2024

Question 11

What is the theme for this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity?

Answer 11

Be part of the plan

Question 12

According to IUCN, how many number of individuals should be present in the wild for a species to be considered as endangered?

Answer 12

<2, 500

Question 13

The lead agency for combating illegal wildlife trade is?

Answer 13

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Question 14

It is a global agreement among governments to regulate or ban international trade in species under threat.

Answer 14

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

Question 15

Rinorea niccolifera is capable of absorbing 18 000ppm of metal and considered to have “great potentials for green technologies”. This plant is a hyperaccumulator of what metal?

Answer 15

Nickel

Question 16

In the Philippines, when was the World Wildlife Day (WWD) 2024 celebrated?

Answer 16

March 5, 2024

Question 17

What is the pattern whereby a greater number of species is present closer to the equator, and fewer present away from it?

Answer 17

Latitudinal gradient

Question 18

Legal Basis of Protected Areas in the Philippines. Two landmark laws were enacted for the establishment and management of protected areas: Republic Act No_________ or the National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992 and Republic Act No 11038 or the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System (E-NIPAS) Act of 2018

Answer 18

7586

Question 19

This serves as the national road map to address wildlife crimes and a guide to prioritizing enforcement activities, allocating funds and resources, and evaluating impacts of enforcement.

Answer 19

Wildlife Law Enforcement Action Plan (WildLeap) 2018-2028

Question 20

Republic Act 9147 is otherwise known as the

Answer 20

Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act

Question 21

Which of the following is a renowned ornithologist, who co-authored a book on “A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines”?

Answer 21

Robert S. Kennedy

Question 22

Uswag, a Philippine Eagle, was rescued in Mt. Apo in Davao City back in 2023. This bird was released by the Philippine Eagle Foundation on June 28, 2024. In which province was this bird released?

Answer 22

Leyte

Question 23

The research, collection and utilization of biological and genetic resources for purposes of applying the knowledge derived therefrom solely for commercial purposes is known as

Answer 23

Bioprospecting

Question 24

What is the scientific name of the newly discovered frog species in Luzon island?

Answer 24

Limnonectes cassiopeia

Question 25

On July 2024, a young Philippine Eagle died after being shot with an improvised gun in Barangay Magayon in Compostela, Davao de Oro. What is the name of the Philippine Eagle?

Answer 25

Mangayon

Question 26

Which of the following is a critically endangered species? A. Cycas curranii B. Siebenrockiella leytensis C. Rusa marianna D. Hoya carnosa

Answer 26

A, B

Question 27

According to IUCN (2020), which group of vertebrates comprises the highest number of endangered species?

Answer 27

Mammals