Endangered Species and Conservation Facts

The video discusses the alarming rate of species extinction, highlighting five rare animals: the Iberian Lynx, Pygmy Tarsier, Javan Rhino, Hawaiian Crow, and Baiji Dolphin. It explores the causes of their decline, such as habitat destruction, hunting, and climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation efforts.

What is the estimated number of species that vanish from Earth each year?

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 10,000

• 27,000

Who was Lonesome George?

• The last Pinta Island tortoise

• The last Javan rhinoceros

• A Hawaiian crow

• A famous Iberian lynx

Where is the Iberian lynx native to?

• Germany and Austria

• Spain and Portugal

• Italy and France

• Greece and Turkey

What is the primary diet of the pygmy tarsier?

• Fruits

• Small mammals

• Insects

• Leaves

In which decade were Javan rhinos nearly hunted to extinction?

• 1920s

• 1930s

• 1940s

• 1950s

Where is the Javan rhinoceros currently found?

• Java

• Borneo

• Bali

• Sumatra

What is the status of the Hawaiian crow in the wild?

• Endangered but stable

• Extinct in the wild

• Thriving in the wild

• Increasing in numbers

What river is the baiji dolphin native to?

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

• Nile River

• Ganges River

What is the main reason for the baiji dolphin's decline?

• Climate change

• Overfishing and pollution

• Natural predators

• Lack of food

How many native bird species have gone extinct in Hawaii since Captain Cook's arrival?

• 38

• 28

• 18

• 10