2005 Q & A

July 1, 2005

Q. 6th graders from Chapel Hill and Durham ask, "How many people live in Ecuador?"

A. The population of Ecuador is approximately 13 million people.

Q. A 6th grader from Chapel Hill asks, "Are there any endangered animals in Ecuador?"

A. There are many endangered species. Some are the Ecuadorian Condor, Cock of the Rock, Giant Armadillo (up to 280 lbs). Many of them inhabit the cloud forest.

Q. A 6th grader from Chapel Hill asks, "Are there any wild alligators or crocodiles?"

A. Yes, there are 3 types of wild crocodiles: spectacled caimen, black caimen, and the dwarf caimen.

Q. A 6th grader from Chapel Hill asks, "What is the most common religion?"

A. The most common religion in Ecuador is Catholicism. 65% of the population is Catholic.

Q. A 5th grade teacher from Durham asks, "How do people track whales? How close do they get to shore?"

A. Migrating whales are tracked by physical characteristics. Each whale has individual markings, different flukes and barnacle patterns. More to follow after we visit the coast.

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