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IWC25 TREASURE HUNT
TIME FOR ANSWERS!
STATION 1
Which of these is an example of a human-made habitat that wildlife may adapt to?
A. Urban parks
How many participants do you think are attending this conference?
500
How can human influence indirectly increase biodiversity in certain areas?
C. Creation of edge habitats
STATION 2
How many posters are presented at the conference?
84
What is the biggest challenge in defining “wilderness” today?
C. The near omnipresence of human influence
Which term refers to when a conservation action has unintended negative effects elsewhere?
D. Conservation leakage
STATION 3
True or False: Rewilding efforts always involve bringing back predators like wolves and bears.
False
What proportion of India's territory is under formal protection? (National parks, wildlife sanctuaries, conservation & community reserves)
B. 5%
Which strategy has not been shown to improve human-wildlife coexistence in agricultural areas?
C. Removing keystone predators
STATION 4
What does "One Health" refer to in wildlife management?
C. An approach recognizing the interconnection of human, animal, and environmental health
How many volunteers are helping during the conference?
11
Which group of species is often the first to colonize disturbed environments?
C. Pioneer species
STATION 5
Which of the following animals is considered a "flagship species" for conservation in Norway?
B. Arctic fox
Which physiological measure is commonly used to assess stress in wildlife?
C. Cortisol levels
What is "genetic rescue" in conservation biology?
B. Enhancing genetic diversity by introducing individuals from other populations
STATION 6
How many countries are represented at the conference? (Hint: your country is where you are currently affiliated.)
45
Which ungulate species undertakes the longest migration in the world?
A. Caribou
Which concept describes species that thrive in human-altered environments?
B. Synanthropes
STATION 7
What is the largest land carnivore in Norway?
B. Polar bear
Where is the farthest participant traveling from?
New Zealand
Which concept explains why protected areas alone may not be sufficient for conservation?
C. Leakage effect
CONGRATULATION TO ALL PARTICIPANTS!
MEME CHALLENGE
PICTURE CHALLENGES
Take a picture of your team pretending you are camouflaged animals hiding in your environment
Take a picture of your team posing like you just found some extremely interesting feces
Take a picture of your team posing like synchronized swans or flamingos
Take a picture of your team pretending you are crossing a wild river during fieldwork
Take a picture of your team acting like you just submitted a big grant or paper (celebration or exhaustion pose)
Take a picture of your team pretending you are capturing a wild animal
