Question 1: What species of hornbill can be seen in today’s image?
- Southern yellow-billed hornbill
- Jackson’s hornbill
- Pale-billed hornbill
Correct Answer: Southern yellow-billed hornbill
Fact: The southern yellow-billed hornbill exhibits a unique breeding behavior. During reproduction, the female seals herself in a tree cavity using mud and droppings, leaving a small slit for food delivery by the male. She remains inside until the chicks are ready to fledge.
Question 2: Which species is often referred to as the ‘engineer of the ecosystem’?
- Termite
- Centipede
- Beaver
Correct Answer: Beaver
Fact: These semi-aquatic rodents build dams from logs, mud, and vegetation, creating wetlands that support diverse wildlife. The wetlands help regulate water flow, reduce flooding, and improve water quality by filtering out sediments. Beavers also enhance biodiversity by providing habitats for fish, birds, and amphibians.
Question 3: Which filmmaker is featured in ‘My Octopus Teacher’?
- Craig Foster
- Sir Richard Branson
- Sir David Attenborough
Correct Answer: Craig Foster
Fact: Craig Foster is a South African filmmaker known for his nature documentaries and passion for marine conservation. ‘My Octopus Teacher,’ for which he won an Academy Award in 2021, chronicles his year-long bond with a wild octopus in the underwater kelp forests of South Africa. The documentary highlights the octopus’s intelligence and the fragile beauty of its ecosystem.