| Date | November 2013 | Marks available | 6 | Reference code | 13N.3.HL.TZ0.12 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Discuss | Question number | 12 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Eight sub-species of tigers existed in 1950, but three of these former sub-species have now become extinct. Discuss the role of active management techniques to prevent the extinction of the remaining tiger species.
Markscheme
Award [1] for one argument for each of the following aspects:
identification/monitoring of tiger populations;
creation of in situ/nature reserves;
provision of corridors between nature reserves;
hunting/poaching;
development of ecotourism;
impact on local economy;
ban on tiger products trade / development of synthetic alternatives;
increase of public awareness;
need for international cooperation/funds to implement measures;
ex situ/captive breeding programs;
extraction of DNA for gene bank;
Examiners report
Most candidates gained many if not all marks, but many answers were repetitive and not very clear.
