Wildlife & Nature Economics: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on wildlife values, Project Tiger, the ivory debate, human-wildlife conflict and pollinators.

Question 1 of 5 What is existence value?

The price of an animal at a market The value people place on knowing a species exists The cost of feeding animals The tax on wildlife products

People value species like tigers or whales even if they never see them.

Question 2 of 5 Roughly what share of the world's wild tigers lived in India in 2022?

About a tenth About a quarter About three-quarters All of them

The 2022 census estimated around 3,700 tigers in India.

Question 3 of 5 What is a main argument for a total ivory trade ban?

It raises tax revenue Legal trade can provide cover for smuggled ivory and sustain demand Elephants need ivory It lowers enforcement costs to zero

Ban supporters argue legal markets make illegal ivory easier to launder.

Question 4 of 5 Why does human-wildlife conflict matter for conservation?

It doesn't Local people bearing costs may turn against conservation It increases tourism It only affects cities

Fair compensation and prevention help maintain local support.

Question 5 of 5 Roughly how much annual global food production depends on pollinators, according to IPBES?

1 million dollars 235 to 577 billion dollars 10 trillion dollars Nothing

Many fruits, vegetables, nuts and oilseeds depend on animal pollination.

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