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1
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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)

A

D.

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2
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What line runs between Borneo and Sulawesi?

A

Wallace’s line

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3
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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?

A

Lepeostegeres cebuensis

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4
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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?

A

73

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5
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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?

A

Clarias macrocephalus (broadhead walking catfish)

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6
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The United Nation’s SDG’s aim to achieve decent lives for all on a healthy planet by what year?

A

2030

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7
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What is the only critically endangered endemic reptile in the Philippines?

A

Philippine Crocodile or Crocodylus mindorensis

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8
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Two crocodile species found in the Philippines

A

Crocodylus mindorensis (Philippine crocodile)

Crocodylus porosus (Saltwater crocodile)

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9
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What is the scientific name of the newly discovered mammal species in Eastern Mindanao?

A

Baletemys kampalili

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The 2024 International Day for Biological Diversity was celebrated on?

A

May 22, 2024

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

A

Be part of the plan

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12
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According to IUCN, how many number of individuals should be present in the wild for a species to be considered as endangered?

A

<2, 500

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13
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The lead agency for combating illegal wildlife trade is?

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Department of Environment and Natural Resources

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14
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It is a global agreement among governments to regulate or ban international trade in species under threat.

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

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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?

A

Nickel

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16
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In the Philippines, when was the World Wildlife Day (WWD) 2024 celebrated?

A

March 5, 2024

17
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What is the pattern whereby a greater number of species is present closer to the equator, and fewer present away from it?

A

Latitudinal gradient

18
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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

A

7586

19
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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.

A

Wildlife Law Enforcement Action Plan (WildLeap) 2018-2028

20
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Republic Act 9147 is otherwise known as the

A

Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act

21
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Which of the following is a renowned ornithologist, who co-authored a book on “A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines”?

A

Robert S. Kennedy

22
Q

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?

A

Leyte

23
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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

A

Bioprospecting

24
Q

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

A

Limnonectes cassiopeia

25
Q

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?

A

Mangayon

26
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Which of the following is a critically endangered species?

A. Cycas curranii
B. Siebenrockiella leytensis
C. Rusa marianna
D. Hoya carnosa

A

A, B

27
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According to IUCN (2020), which group of vertebrates comprises the highest number of endangered species?

A

Mammals

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