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553402546037500 Preserving the Future: Relying on 21st Century Technology457204953000Air Shepherd is one of the initiatives of the Charles and Anne Lindbergh Foundation. A nonprofit organization, Air Shepard is dedicated to using technology to balance the effects of human development on the environment [1]. Air Shepherd has a number of partners such as the World Wildlife Fund, African Parks, and UAV & Drone Solutions. With operations in Malawi, South African, and Zimbabwe, their goal is to use advanced technology to end poaching and save wild elephant and rhino populations.I. Video Comprehension Questions:Watch the video from NBC News to answer the following questions. (You’ll be able see it twice.)017018000 – 00:44Because of illegal hunting, which rhino species is at a high risk of extinction? ____________How many pounds does a rhino weigh? __________________________________________According to the reporter, the Air Shepard UAV (drone) is exceptionally heavy.TrueFalseNot GivenWho is the drone expert that the news reporter is interviewing? ________________________00:50 – 1:35How many months has the drone operation been running in Africa? ____________________What does the drone expert [2] claim about the success of their operation?___________________________________________________________________________Which type of camera is used in the drone? _______________________________________How do drone operators determine where to fly a drone? _____________________________Where are drones launched from to fly through the park? ____________________________01:47 – 02:04How many rhinos were killed in 2014 versus 2007? _________________________________Why are rhinos being slaughtered at such an alarming rate? ___________________________ What price are people willing to play on the black market for rhino horn? _______________II. Identifying Citation UseRead the sentences below. Do they need a citation? If “yes,” choose the reason. If not, choose “no, this is a well-known idea.”This is a global problem and it needs global solutions.No, this is a well-known ideaYes, a statisticYes, an expert opinion Yes, specific research or studyRhino poaching is an example of wildlife crime. No, this is a well-known ideaYes, a statisticYes, an expert opinionYes, specific research or studyIII. Answering a Short Answer QuestionUsing your notes and what you’ve learned from the video, answer the short answer essay question.Why are African rhino populations being threatened and how can technology help conservation? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________IEEE References[1] Air Shepherd: The Lindbergh Foundation, “Reversing the March of Extinction,” n.d. Accessed on: July 19, 2018. [Online]. Available: [2] E. Fieldstadt, “Drones used to stop elephant and rhino poaching in Africa,” NBC News, Apr. 2015. Accessed on: Oct. 6, 2018. [Online]. Available: ................
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