Pathways 4 Unit 2 Protecting the Wild

What are extinct animals?

• Animals that have not been seen in past 50 years.

• Animals that have not been seen in past 20 years

What are endangered animals?

• Animals that are in danger of eating too much.

• Animals that are in danger of becoming extinct.

Woolly Mammoth (Japan)

• Endangered species

• Extinct species

• Not endangered

Answer explanation

Yes, woolly mammoths were in Japan. Fossils of woolly mammoths have been found on the island of Hokkaido, The fossils are 11,700 years old.

Japanese Crested Ibis (Japan)

• Endangered species

• Extinct species

• Not endangered

Answer explanation

This bird is symbol of Japan. It was once common throughout the country.

Due to habitat loss and pesticides(殺虫剤), it is now critically endangered (絶滅危惧IA類)

Amami Rabbit (Japan)

• Endangered species

• Extinct species

• Not endangered

Answer explanation

The Amami black rabbit is primarily active during the night. Beautiful!

Iriomote Wildcat (Japan)

• Endangered species

• Extinct species

• Not endangered

Answer explanation

Found only on the island of Iriomote, it is a shy and elusive animal. Its main threats are habitat loss, local cats, and tourism.

Pika (Japan)

• Endangered species

• Extinct species

• Not endangered

Answer explanation

Pikas live in cold climates across the world, so the Japanese mountains are perfect for them.

Wolf (Japan)

• Endangered species

• Extinct species

• Not endangered

Answer explanation

The Japanese wolf was a large, gray wolf that was once found throughout Japan. It was hunted to extinction in the early 1900s.

Ryukyu flying fox

• Endangered species

• Extinct species

• Not endangered

Answer explanation

It is threatened by habitat loss and by hunting for food and the IUCN classify it as "Vulnerable" (脆弱な動物）

Blakiston's fish-owl

• Endangered species

• Extinct species

• False Information

Answer explanation

Blakiston's fish-owl is the largest owl in the world. It is found in Japan and Russia. Its main threats are habitat loss, pollution, and hunting.