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On November 9, 2024, Shilin Junior High School celebrated its anniversary. During the school fair, we set up a booth for our project club, where we introduced various wildlife species, including pangolins.
Using posters, we had created during club sessions, we shared information about the characteristics, habitats, and interesting stories of these animals, as well as the threats they face. Additionally, we designed a simple questionnaire to assess visitors’ understanding of wildlife and their awareness and attitudes toward conservation after viewing the posters.
Set up a booth to introduce animals
Set up a booth to introduce animals
Parents and teachers visited the booth
Parents and teachers visited the booth
Students actively filled out the questionnaire
Students actively filled out the questionnaire
Everyone wrote down their own conservation actions
Everyone wrote down their own conservation actions
Below are our survey results and analysis:
We collected a total of 312 responses. Among them, students made up the largest group (64%), followed by teachers, parents, and alumni.
Q1: This wild animal lives in Taiwan’s low- to mid-altitude areas, has many scales on its body, and curls into a ball when in danger. What is it?
A. Formosan black bear
B. Pangolin
C. Otter
97% of respondents answered correctly, identifying the pangolin as the animal that appears in mid-altitude areas and has many scales. Very few chose the Formosan black bear or otter, indicating that most people can recognize the pangolin's characteristics.
Q2: "Roadkill" occurs when roads divide animal habitats, forcing wildlife to cross roads and increasing their risk of being hit by vehicles. Which of the following animals is affected by roadkill?
A. Leopard cat
B. Otter
C. Pangolin
D. All of the above
The correct answer is D, as all these animals are at risk of roadkill. Road development fragments wildlife habitats, leading to injuries or fatalities caused by vehicles. 73% of respondents selected the correct answer, showing that many people understand the threats posed by road construction.
Q3: Regarding wildlife conservation, which actions are you willing to take? (Multiple choices allowed)
A. Stay informed about the current status of wild animals
B. Share knowledge about wildlife with others
C. Donate to wildlife conservation efforts
D. Purchase environmentally friendly agricultural products
E. Slow down when driving through animal habitats
The most popular response was “Stay informed about the current status of wild animals,” followed by “Share knowledge about wildlife with others.” Many respondents were also willing to donate to conservation projects, buy eco-friendly products, or slow down when driving through habitats. The results indicate that most people are willing to contribute to wildlife conservation.
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