Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 3 | Reference code | 19M.3.HL.TZ2.17 |
Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
Command term | Outline | Question number | 17 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Outline a named example of the captive breeding and reintroduction of an endangered animal species.
Markscheme
a. name of organism ✔
b. why endangered ✔
c. where bred ✔
d. how programme carried out ✔
e. success rate ✔
To award [3] name of organism, either scientific or correct common name, must be given.
eg Giant panda
eg loss of habitat/hunted for fur
eg in zoos/ex situ/in situ/China
eg bred/raised in captivity
eg relative success re: introducing to wild/some reproduction in zoos
Examiners report
A fair number could outline clearly a named example, providing interesting correct examples with details of the captive breeding programme and its success. For many others, the answers lacked details; the species name was often incomplete, obscure or absent, causes and examples of how the programme was carried were not always clear, giving little detail on why they were endangered or what the programme did to increase the population.